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VinFast slashes VF9 prices by up to $16,000 on the eve of launch

VinFast has slashed prices for its VF9 SUV by up to $16,000 just before the car's launch. The Vietnamese automaker will start delivering the vehicles later this month.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 3, 2024, 7:34 p.m.
VinFast VF 3 shorter than the Fiat 500e, has 43 hp and 130 miles of range

VinFast has unveiled new details on the adorable VF 3 as it prepares to launch in Vietnam. The car, priced at 240 million VND ($9,428) without a battery and 322 million VND ($12,650) with a battery, boasts modest specifications including a range of up to 210 km (130 miles) on a single charge.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 13, 2024, 10:20 a.m.
VinFast Aims to Enter the E-Bike Market with the DrgnFly

VinFast made a strong impression at CES this week by unveiling its VF 3 mini eSUV and surprising everyone with the introduction of the Wild Pickup concept. While these two vehicles were the highlights of the brand at CES, they also used the Las Vegas show to introduce their new electric bike, named the DrgnFly.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 12, 2024, 10:57 a.m.
VinFast Previews Production Electric Pickup with Ranger-Sized Concept

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast is gearing up to enter the electric pickup market. The company unveiled its VF Wild EV truck concept at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, providing a glimpse of a forthcoming production model.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 10, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
VinFast Debuts Super-Affordable VF 3 at CES with Eye-Catching Design

VinFast has revealed its latest offering, the VF 3, at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. This electric SUV, positioned as the automaker's entry-level model, is set to make waves with its incredibly attractive price point.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 10, 2024, 4:12 p.m.
VinFast plans to have hundreds of points of sale in the U.S. next year

VinFast's U.S. launch is off to a slow start, but the Vietnamese automaker has revealed that it will soon have 125 sales locations across the country as it moves from a direct sales model to one led by a nationwide dealer network.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 14, 2023, 4:29 p.m.
Vietnam's VinFast VF8 electric SUV has received European regulatory approval

VinFast has just received European approval for its VF8 electric SUV and plans to deliver the first vehicles to France, Germany and the Netherlands before the end of 2023.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 22, 2023, 4:48 p.m.
VinFast paradox: young Vietnamese car manufacturer becomes the world's third by market value

VinFast, the Vietnamese automaker responsible for the all-electric VF 8 and VF 9 SUVs, has become the world's third most valuable car company. After a 21% jump in its share price yesterday, the company's market capitalization has risen to $160 billion. It now ranks behind only Tesla and Toyota, despite selling just 151 units in the US in the first half of this year.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 30, 2023, 10:17 a.m.
VinFast VF 9 has a certified EPA range of 330 miles

Vietnamese car manufacturer VinFast announced that the VF 9 has a certified EPA range of 330 miles for the Eco trim and 291 miles for the Plus trim when fully charged. The official certified ranges for the American market exceed VinFast's initial estimates.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 23, 2023, 12:11 p.m.
Vietnamese carmaker VinFast begins building EV factory in USA

VinFast is now constructing its inaugural factory in the US, which was declared in March 2022. Located in Chatham County, North Carolina, this facility is dedicated to the production of electric cars, electric buses, and batteries.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 31, 2023, 1:23 p.m.
VinFast Introduces Special Aftersales Policy: Offering Compensation of up to $300 for EV Breakdowns and $100 Per Issue

VinFast, a Vietnamese automaker selling electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S., has unveiled a special aftersales policy to address concerns about the quality and readiness of their cars.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 16, 2023, 11:49 a.m.
VinFast Owners To Be the First to Experience Sony's New RIDEVU Streaming Service

VinFast, the Vietnamese car manufacturer, has partnered with Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) to bring its in-vehicle streaming service to the United States this summer.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 19, 2023, 3:41 p.m.
Vietnam's VinFast will start U.S. deliveries on March 1, after a nearly three month delay, but with leases drop to $399 per month

VinFast announced it will start delivery of VF 8 City Edition vehicles to US customers beginning March 1, 2023. The delivery event will be held at the VinFast's store in California, marking VinFast's new journey in the international market.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 28, 2023, 12:38 p.m.
Vietnamese car manufacturer VinFast gets approval to start building a plant in the U.S.

VInFast has received one of the important permits that will allow it to begin construction on a planned $4 billion assembly facility in North Carolina.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 21, 2023, 1:37 p.m.
VinFast Announces Job Cuts in US Ahead of Electric Vehicle Launch

Vietnamese automaker, VinFast, is facing job cuts in the United States before it has even delivered a single vehicle. The company, which employs around 150 people in the U.S., is undergoing a restructuring process, but the number of job cuts has not been revealed.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 7, 2023, 11:17 a.m.