New-gen Toyota Hilux pickup expected to arrive in Vietnam in January 2026 Reported on December 16, 2025, Toyota Vietnam has unveiled its first teaser of an upcoming next-generation pickup, following the model’s global premiere in Thailand in November, and confirmed its arrival in Vietnam in early 2026. Although the official model name has not been announced ahead of the launch, the teaser indicates it is the 2026 Toyota Hilux. Several dealers h...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

VinFast celebrates grand opening of EV manufacturing plant in Subang, Indonesia Announced on December 15, 2025, VinFast officially inaugurated its EV manufacturing plant in Subang, West Java, Indonesia. Completed in 17 months, the facility is VinFast’s fourth operational plant globally and its first in Indonesia and Southeast Asia outside Vietnam. Developed on a 171-hectare site with planned investment exceeding USD 1 billion, the Subang plant ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Kim Long Motor, KIJSETTHI Mobility partner to supply 1,000 Vietnam-made buses to Thailand On December 9, 2025, Kim Long Motor and Thailand’s KIJSETTHI Mobility signed an agreement to supply 1,000 KIMLONG-branded buses to Thailand, marking a key milestone in the Vietnamese manufacturer’s international expansion. The order covers 12m ICE and electric buses, 7.8m ICE buses, and a 7.5m electric bus, all engineered to meet Thailand’s operating a...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

Honda Vietnam announces sales of cars and motorbikes in November 2025 Announced on December 10, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) reported its retail sales performance for November 2025. Based on estimates compiled from deliveries by Honda Authorized Sales and Service Shops and Honda Automobile Distributors, HVN recorded motorcycle sales of 208,521 units, down 5.6% YoY. Meanwhile, automobile sales totaled 3,986 units, down 14.0% YoY. (From Honda ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

Hyundai Vietnam announces sales of 5,463 vehicles in November 2025 (down 47.0% YoY) On December 10, 2025, Thanh Cong Group (TC Group) reported that Hyundai’s total sales in Vietnam reached 5,463 vehicles in November 2025, a 47.0% YoY decline.The Hyundai Creta led November sales with 1,236 units, followed by the Tucson with 1,003 units. The Hyundai Accent ranked third with 656 units. The Hyundai Grand i10 placed fourth with 360 units, while the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

VinFast breaks monthly sales record with 23,186 November deliveries in Vietnam Announced on December 10, 2025, VinFast reported 23,186 preliminary domestic deliveries in November, its highest monthly result to date—bringing year-to-date volume in Vietnam to 147,450 units and reinforcing its market leadership. The surge was driven by the Green lineup, led by the Limo Green with 9,642 units, the highest monthly sales ever for a single model. The ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/11

Auto sales in Vietnam down 11.0% in November According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on December 9, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were down 11.0% year-over-year to 39,338 units in November. CKD volume was 18,370 units and CBU volume was 20,968 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in November were down 14.9% y/y to 33,689 units. VAMA memb...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

Kim Long officially introduces Vietnam-made YUCHAI K11 and YUCHAI Y24 engines Announced on December 8, 2025, Kim Long Motor officially introduced its first two engines, YUCHAI K11 and YUCHAI Y24, during the inauguration of its new, 90%-automated YUCHAI Engine Manufacturing Plant in Hue, Vietnam. The next-generation K11 engine, already used in KIMLONG 99 sleeper and seated buses, has been well received for its strong power, stability, and low fuel...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Kim Long officially opens Vietnam’s first large-scale YUCHAI Engine Plant in Hue On December 5, 2025, Kim Long Motor JSC officially opened the YUCHAI Engine Production & Manufacturing Plant at its Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly Industrial Park in Hue, where the first two models, YUCHAI K11 and YUCHAI Y24 engines, were introduced. As Vietnam’s first major engine facility, the plant covers 6.5 hectares. Phase 1 occupies 2.5 hectares with...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

t plans to tap more group resources to strengthen its market presence. Nex Point also called for government subsidies for commercial EV manufacturers, saying parity with passenger EV incentives would support Thailand’s EV-hub ambitions and reduce emissions. It is exploring export opportunities in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Its Gateway City Industrial Estate plant in Chachoengsao (I / II) can produce up to 9,000 units a year, covering bus...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

UACJ to double sales at Vietnamese subsidiary in or after 2030 UACJ Corporation (UACJ) will concentrate on thermal management-related products in Vietnam and double sales at its Vietnamese base in five years as early as five years from now. Previously, UACJ had been involved in internal combustion engine parts, but has now begun producing cooling components for power semiconductors in electric vehicles (EVs). The company will also work on product...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Autoliv launches USD 154 million Vietnam facility at Amata City Ha Long On December 3, 2025, Autoliv officially inaugurated its new factory in Vietnam, located at Amata City Ha Long, Song Khoai Industrial Park. Part of Autoliv Group’s global expansion, this USD 154 million facility spans 9 hectares and will produce airbags and related components for the company’s worldwide network.  Holding around 45% of the global automotive safety market,...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08

Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV launched in Vietnam Announced on December 3, 2025, Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam (HTV) launched the Santa Fe Hybrid in Vietnam, priced at VND 1,369 million (VAT included). Built on Hyundai’s N-Platform, the model measures (LWH) 4,830 mm x 1,900 mm x 1,770 mm with a 2,815-mm wheelbase, and features a bold new design, advanced Turbo-Hybrid technology, and safety systems. Instead of the typical hybrid CVT, the Santa Fe Hyb...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08

Toyota Vietnam reports sales of 7,953 cars in October 2025 (including Lexus) Announced on December 4, 2025, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported November sales of 7,953 vehicles, including Lexus models. Toyota-branded vehicles accounted for 7,731 units, comprising 2,617 domestically assembled and 5,114 imported units.  TMV’s hybrid portfolio also continued to gain momentum, with HEV sales rising to 831 units in November, up roughly 37% YoY. Th...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08

JTEKT to open new base in Vietnam with operational launch scheduled for April 2026 JTEKT Corporation (JTEKT) announced a plan to open a new base in Vietnam. The company will establish JTEKT Sales Vietnam Company Limited as a new entity to sell bearings for the industrial machinery sector and aftermarket automotive parts. The entity’s operational launch is scheduled for April 2026. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on December 5, 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/05

All-new Mitsubishi Destinator launched in Vietnam, global rollout to follow Announced on December 1, 2025, Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam (MMV) officially began sales of the all-new Destinator, a 7-seat Versatile Premium Family SUV priced from VND 780 million. Developed through extensive research on Southeast Asian road conditions and customer needs, the Destinator blends SUV performance with MPV-level space and practicality. Key highlights include a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

HCM City, Vietnam pushes for national EV charging standards in apartments Reported on December 1, 2025, HCM City is pushing the Ministry of Construction to issue clear national rules for EV charging stations in apartment buildings, pointing to safety risks and frequent disputes among developers, managers, and residents.  Current apartment standards (QCVN 04:2021/BXD) are considered lacking in provisions for EV charging, such as designated parkin...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

Omoda & Jaecoo to start local production in Vietnam with Omoda 4 and Jaecoo J5 On November 29, 2025, Omoda & Jaecoo Vietnam announced that the first two models to be assembled locally after the Hung Yen factory is completed will be the Omoda 4 and Jaecoo J5. Both are B+ SUVs with modern designs and smart technology. The Hung Yen factory, progressing on schedule, is a strategic project for Vietnam’s automotive industry. It will streamline produc...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

Tasco Auto and Esky join forces to expand Vietnam’s EV fast charging network Announced on November 29, 2025, Tasco Auto JSC and Sky Energy Investment Service Trading JSC (Esky) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop and operate a nationwide network of fast charging stations for EVs in Vietnam. In the first phase, starting early 2026, the partners will install over 50 DC fast charging stations at Tasco Auto showrooms across North,...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

Grab Vietnam, EBOOST collaborate to boost e-mobility adoption in Vietnam Announced on November 27, 2025, Grab Vietnam and EBOOST signed a memorandum of understanding to promote e-mobility adoption in Vietnam. The partnership will give Grab driver-partners easier access to EBOOST’s over 300 charging stations, expand infrastructure, and enhance the EV experience. Grab Vietnam sees this cooperation as a key step toward building a full EV ecosystem...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01