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Pressure on the used car market at year-end

Pressure on the used car market at year-end

Many car dealers said that they were just trying to see the year through and avoid losses, hoping for better business next year.
Car safety seat market for children booming

Car safety seat market for children booming

The move is seen as an important step in raising awareness about road safety for children, and it has also d a strong boost for companies selling safety equipment in cars, particularly for specialised child seats.
Automakers race toward fierce competition as sector shifts gears

Automakers race toward fierce competition as sector shifts gears

According to the latest figures from the Department of Customs, Việt Nam imported 16,343 cars in October. Although this represents a 5.5 per cent from the previous month, total imports over the first 10 months reached 171,364 units, up 20...
Việt Nams auto market surges 24%, VinFast sets new record

Việt Nam’s auto market surges 24%, VinFast sets new record

According to VAMA’s latest report, the growth reflects a clear recovery in consumer demand, ample supply, and the appeal of promotional programmes during the year-end shopping season.
Fuel fight as Việt Nams tough new mileage rules face pushback

Fuel fight as Việt Nam’s tough new mileage rules face pushback

The draft fuel economy standards at 4.83 litres per 100 km by 2030 must push nearly all gasoline – powered car models off the market, Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) said, calling for a roadmap with softer fuel economy rules.
Automobile sales decrease in August

Automobile sales decrease in August

Accumulated in the first eight months of 2025, total sale of VAMA members reached 220,733 units, a sharp increase of 16.8 per cent over the same period in 2024.
Tighter rules on car imports disguised as gifts

Tighter rules on car imports disguised as gifts

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed stricter rules on import of automobiles disguised as gifts in a move aiming at closing loopholes that have allowed tax avoidance.
Car sales increase sharply in June

Car sales increase sharply in June

The total market sales of the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA)’s members in June 2025 reached 31,977 vehicles, up 9 per cent over May and up 20 per cent over the same period in 2024.
Auto enterprises to enjoy preferential import tariff policies

Auto enterprises to enjoy preferential import tariff policies

The new decree, which took effect on July 8, 2025, revises the minimum production volume criteria for enterprises seeking to benefit from preferential import tariffs on automotive components under the preferential tariff programme.
TMT Motors sets up charging arm, aiming for 30,000 stations by 2030

TMT Motors sets up charging arm, aiming for 30,000 stations by 2030

TMT Motors has announced the establishment of a subsidiary which will invest in charging infrastructure with a goal of installing 30,000 stations by 2030.
Việt Nams container chassis exported to Canada cleared of trade remedy circumvention allegations

Việt Nam’s container chassis exported to Canada cleared of trade remedy circumvention allegations

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has determined that imports of container chassis from Việt Nam are not circumventing the trade rules, a finding respecting the dumping and subsidising of container chassis from China, according to the Trade Remedies Authority...
Nissan Vietnam recalls 587 Kicks e-POWER vehicles for battery software update

Nissan Vietnam recalls 587 Kicks e-POWER vehicles for battery software update

The recall affects Kicks e-POWER models E and V imported from Thailand, manufactured between May 2022 to May 2025.
Việt Nams plan to cut US car tariffs faces limited short-term impact

Việt Nam’s plan to cut US car tariffs faces limited short-term impact

While Việt Nam’s intent is to strengthen trade relations with the US, the real impact on car prices will be modest, say experts.
VinFast to suspend expansion in western markets, shift to Asia: Vingroup chair

VinFast to suspend expansion in western markets, shift to Asia: Vingroup chair

A new VinFast factory will be built in India and one will go into operation in Indonesia later this year.