VinFast delivers 10,922 EVs in Vietnam in August 2025, reaching 89,970 units YTD On September 12, 2025, VinFast announced its August sales in Vietnam, delivering 10,922 electric cars and bringing YTD sales to 89,970 vehicles. This strong performance reinforces VinFast’s market leadership and sets the stage for a solid year-end. Leading the lineup, the VF 5 sold 2,745 units in August, reaching a YTD total of 27,109. The VF 5 Herio Green, tailore...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

VinFast and Vietmap partner to advance smart traffic solutions for EVs in Vietnam Announced on September 12, 2025, VinFast and Vietmap have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to develop and integrate digital mapping solutions and smart traffic services for VinFast electric vehicles. The collaboration aims to enhance user experience, support Vietnam’s green mobility ecosystem, and promote local technology brands. Vietmap will offer special...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

Skoda Vietnam officially launched Slavia sedan, locally assembled On September 11, 2025, Skoda Vietnam officially launched the Skoda Slavia, a new B-segment sedan produced at the Thanh Cong Viet Hung plant. The Slavia is offered in Active, Ambition, and Style variants at promotional prices starting from VND 421 million.  Positioned as a strategic model, the Slavia combines Skoda’s long-standing expertise in sedans with segment-first amenities...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

Auto sales in Vietnam up 3.1% in August According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on September 11, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 3.1% year-over-year to 25,973 units in August. CKD volume was 12,671 units and CBU volume was 13,302 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in August were up 1.3% y/y to 21,688 units. VAMA members passenger...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

VinFast introduces 3 new dual-battery e-motorbikes in Vietnam: Vero X, Feliz, Feliz Lite On September 10, 2025, VinFast launched three new electric motorbikes featuring a dual-battery system with one removable battery to extend range and improve convenience. Along with the previously launched Evo Grand and Evo Grand Lite, these new models, Vero X, Feliz, and Feliz Lite, complete VinFast’s dual-battery lineup, supporting Vietnam’s shift to gre...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

Honda Vietnam announces sales of cars and motorbikes in August 2025 Announced on September 11, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) reported its retail sales results for August 2025.  Based on estimates compiled from deliveries by Honda Authorized Sales and Service Shops and Honda Automobile Distributors, HVN recorded motorcycle sales of 154,599 units, representing a 13.4% decline YoY. Meanwhile, automobile sales rose sharply to 2,275 units, markin...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

center of excellence for modular interior solutions, including headliners, door panels, and cockpits, while integrating advanced acoustic foam production, next-generation substrates, dedicated assembly lines, and an in-house testing lab. Strategically located to support electrification projects in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia, the plant will supply interiors for new electric and hybrid models. Antolin is already working with major customers ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

adership, and VinFast. The misinformation included fabricated claims about Vingroup’s financial health, the quality and origin of VinFast vehicles, and personal attacks on the Chairman and senior executives. Some accounts alleged that VinFast cars and motorbikes were Chinese products disguised as Vietnamese, despite the company achieving a 60% localization rate in Vietnam and targeting 80% in the future. Vingroup emphasized that such actions da...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

Toyota Vietnam phases out Innova amid shifting consumer preferences; Innova Cross continues Reported on September 9, 2025, Toyota Vietnam has removed the Innova from its website, marking the end of almost 20 years in the local market. The final version, the Innova 2.0E MT, was discontinued due to a shift in the company’s product strategy, while the Innova Cross, launched in October 2023, continues as a crossover aimed at urban families. During ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

th American manufacturer. The supply volume will be 3 million units in total, and the revenue from this order is expected to reach KRW 600 billion (JPY 66 billion) at least. The company has begun purchasing rare earth used to produce permanent magnets for drive motor cores from the U.S., Australia, Vietnam, and other countries to diversify its supply chain. Establishing the supply chain, which is not dependent on China, reportedly allowed the com...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

Vietnam targets E10 fuel adoption in 2026 Reported on September 3, 2025, Vietnam will roll out E10 fuel nationwide from January 2026 as part of its energy transition. The Minister of Industry and Trade said the rollout will require tackling technological, policy, and market challenges to ensure reliable supply and consumer acceptance. A draft circular sets out the roadmap: nationwide adoption of E10 from 2026, followed by E15 or higher blends fro...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

ikes and bicycles reached 69,580 units in Q2, up 432% YoY, totaling 114,484 units in H1, up 447% YoY. Revenue for Q2 2025 was VND 16,609.3 billion (USD 663.0 million), up 91.6% YoY, with a net loss of VND 20,341.6 billion (USD 812.0 million). VinFast operated 394 stores globally as of June 2025. In Vietnam, VF 3 and VF 5 led sales, representing 61% of total deliveries, followed by VF 6, with B2C sales exceeding 70% of total deliveries. The Ha Tin...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

V-Green launches e-motorbike battery swap franchise model in Vietnam Announced on September 3, 2025, V-Green Global Charging Station JSC has launched a franchise model for electric motorbike battery swapping cabinets, building on the success of its nationwide EV charging network. With an investment of VND 210 million per cabinet, partners can support Vietnam’s green transport infrastructure while earning a stable, risk-free monthly income under...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

mobility sector. The company now operates 32 plants and 8 technical-commercial offices in Asia, with a workforce of more than 3,800. The Thai site, located near major OEM hubs, will act as a center for modular and smart interiors such as headliners, door panels, and cockpits, serving markets across Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. In Indonesia, Antolin has launched production through a joint venture with local partner AAA (APM and ARMADA AUTOPAR...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

LG Energy Solution to supply battery cells to Kim Long Motor’s electric buses Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LG Energy Solution) agreed to deliver battery cells for the electric buses to Kim Long Motor in Vietnam. The batteries to be supplied are believed to be NCM-based 46-series cylindrical batteries (diameter: 46mm). Meanwhile, Kim Long Motor will build its own battery pack plant in ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Kim Long Motor partners with LG Energy Solution for EV battery production in Vietnam On August 28, 2025, Vietnam-based Kim Long Motor and LG Energy Solution signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for battery supply. Under the agreement, LG Energy Solution will provide cylindrical battery cells, while Kim Long Motor will manufacture and assemble complete battery packs, establishing a strategic partnership between a leading global energy compan...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

Phoenix Petroleum Philippines teams up with V-Green for EV charging network Announced on September 1, 2025, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. has partnered with V-Green Charging Station Development Philippines, Inc. to install EV chargers at select Phoenix stations nationwide. This collaboration makes Phoenix the first local fuel company to work with Vietnam-based Vingroup’s V-Green in expanding the Philippines’ EV charging network. Under t...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

troduced the Crosstrek 2.0i-L GT Edition and WRX with STI kit.To drive recovery, Motor Image plans to launch the all-new Forester E-Boxer Strong Hybrid in H2 and expand its network with the opening of Subaru Pampanga in Angeles City, Luzon. The sales slump reflects regional trends: Malaysia (-37%), Vietnam (-40%), Cambodia (flat), while Thailand posted a 100% increase. Singapore, meanwhile, saw Subaru sales surge 181%, outpacing total market grow...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

VinFast delivers limited-edition Lac Hong 900 LX fleet for Vietnam’s 80th National Day On August 27, 2025, VinFast delivered a fleet of Lac Hong 900 LX cars to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to transport international leaders during Vietnam’s 80th National Day celebration on September 2. The first batch included two bulletproof vehicles and ten standard models. The Lac Hong 900 LX is a limited-edition line that fuses Vietnamese heritage with...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

Guizhou Tyre, China plans plant in Morocco On August 26, Guizhou Tyre Co., Ltd. announced that it is planning a second overseas production base in Morocco, after establishing a plant in Vietnam. This aims to optimize production capacity layout, enhance operational resilience and risk mitigation, and support high-quality development. It is conducting feasibility studies and assessments in Morocco. No formal agreement has been signed yet. After fea...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28