cars

VinFast announces jaw-dropping starting price for vehicles

November 21, 2018 | 10:53

The hatchback Fadil of VinFast will cost $18,391, while the Sedan Lux A2.0 will start at $59,391 and the SUV Lux SA2.0 at $79,043, excluding value added tax.

Decree 116 nearly stops CBU business from developed countries

July 05, 2018 | 08:00

European CBU car exporters could not overcome Vietnam's Decree 116, while ASEAN exporters seem to have few issues. What problems are EU exporters facing?

Preferential tax rate cannot control car prices

July 04, 2018 | 08:45

Despite the 0 per cent preferential tax rate, the price of imported cars keeps increasing.

BASF innovations will make electric vehicles practical reality for all

June 14, 2018 | 18:31

BASF, the world’s leading chemical supplier in the automotive industry, offers innovations to make electric vehicles a practical reality for everyone.

Vinfast establishes $60 million joint venture with Aapico Hitech

June 14, 2018 | 10:02

The joint venture between Vinfast and its Thai partner shows the corporation’s commitment to increase the localisation rate of its products.

Will Toyota drop prices to take on imported competition?

June 07, 2018 | 17:40

Toyota has just expanded its local factory as other manufacturers are bringing in their first shipments of tax-exempt vehicles to Vietnam.

New challenges to Vietnamese customers’ faith in Mercedes-Benz

May 30, 2018 | 22:11

An investigation in Germany and wide-spread recalls across the country are the first issues to directly challenge Vietnamese customers' trust in Mercedes-Benz.

Despite dropping revenue in China, Honda remains strong in Vietnam

May 29, 2018 | 11:16

Despite a huge reduction in revenue in China, Honda is still doing well in Vietnam in both the motorbike and car segments, with a new record in car sales.

BMW recall of 470 cars in Vietnam may be due to fire risk

May 23, 2018 | 15:00

German car manufacturer BMW’s sudden recall of 470 cars in Vietnam may be related to the car giant’s re-exporting of 88,000 vehicles in the UK due to fire risk.

Gov’t tightens diplomatic car imports

February 08, 2018 | 10:59

Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has asked ministries to strengthen the management of temporary import of cars of individuals who enjoy privileges and tax exemptions in Viet Nam.

Used cars to get import tax rise of 20 per cent

March 26, 2013 | 11:18

Import taxes on used cars of nine seats or fewer and an engine displacement of less than 1,500cc will increase by up to 20 per cent from April 28.

Lexus drives ahead of the pack

March 04, 2013 | 15:17

Auto market’s hi-end, luxury segment is hitting top gear.

Driving a bus through luxury vehicle regulations

January 29, 2013 | 14:43

A recent sharp rise of imported luxurious cars into Vietnam has triggered concerns over losses to the state coffers from a manipulation of the current state incentive policy.