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Many local governments across South Korea are expanding benefits for elderly people who give up their driver’s licenses, as the number of car accidents involving elderly drivers is increasing nationwide. According to The Korea Herald, since early February, the Jisan-gun district government in Busan announced that they have implemented a policy of giving out vouchers worth 100,000 won (equivalent to about $75) for use at traditional markets to anyone aged 65 and older who gives up their driver’s license. This district became the first district to provide welfare benefits for elderly people who give up their driver’s licenses. Similarly, the city of Miryang in South Gyeongsang Province has also given out gift vouchers worth 100,000 won to drivers aged 70 and above who accept to give up their driver’s licenses. However, the local government has decided to increase the value of the gift vouchers to 200,000 won by 2024. Paju in Gyeonggi Province and Hoengseong-gun in Gangwon Province h...

The number of luxury cars Rolls-Royce Ghost on the Vietnamese market is estimated to be over 110 vehicles, including different versions such as the standard, EWB of Series I, Series II, and the new generation, with a few cars of the upgraded version or Black Badge. With such a large number of cars, there are also plenty of Rolls-Royce Ghost cars being advertised for sale. Therefore, customers are dazzled by dozens of listings for different Rolls-Royce Ghost models. To attract customers, showrooms usually highlight the strengths of the cars such as the odometer reading, exterior and interior options, and even the previous owners of the cars. To make the listings more attractive, a Rolls-Royce Ghost showroom revealed that one of their cars was previously owned by a billionaire in Vietnam. Recently, a luxury car dealer posted a Rolls-Royce Ghost for sale on social media, which caught the attention of netizens. The car only has 18,181 kilometers on the odometer, is a 2015 Serie...

In 2024, the Vietnamese car market is predicted to boom compared to the previous year. This year, the domestic market will welcome a series of new mass-market models. Among them, the majority are high-riding models from various brands like Toyota, Haval, Tank, Skoda, Volkswagen, Ford, or Suzuki. Now let us introduce the mass-market car models that will be launched in Vietnam this year . Suzuki Jimny According to the plan confirmed by the leaders of Suzuki, the small-sized SUV Jimny will officially launch in the Vietnamese market in March 2024. The Jimny in Vietnam will be a 3-door version and will be completely imported from Japan with limited quantities. Earlier, Suzuki Jimny has started to be displayed at dealerships and offered for test drives. Unfortunately, the official price of this SUV has not been announced yet. Suzuki Jimny The Suzuki Jimny in Vietnam is equipped with a straight-4 petrol engine, with a capacity of 1.5L, producing a maximum power of 75 kW (about 100 ho...

For the motorcycle business segment, Honda sold 227,560 units in January 2024, a decrease of 0.8% compared to the previous month and an increase of 2.3% compared to the same period last year. Specifically: For the car business segment, Honda sold a total of 2,023 units in the first month of 2024, a decrease of 50.2% compared to the previous month and an increase of 35.4% compared to the same period last year. Specifically: Trang Nguyen (Forum.autodaily.vn) The post January 2024: Honda car sales plummet by over 50% appeared first on vnauto.net .

The Honda Grom is a small-sized, manual transmission motorcycle targeting young and dynamic customers. It is considered a perfect bike for those who love to customize it according to their own style. The 2024 Honda Grom still utilizes a 125cc engine like the current version, but it has been upgraded in terms of design. The new bodywork comes in pearl white and matte black, along with layered LED headlights and a sportier design for the headlight cover and fuel tank cover. In addition, the instrument panel is improved with digital technology, and the bike is equipped with a USB-C port for charging mobile devices. As for the frame, the 2024 Grom is equipped with upside-down front forks and a rear monoshock suspension. The bike uses 12-inch cast wheels with tubeless tires, along with a disc brake system on each wheel and an integrated ABS anti-lock braking system for the front wheel. The 125cc single-cylinder engine of the Honda Grom 2024 produces a power output of 9.2 horsepower a...

A short 8-second video confirms that Ford Vietnam is about to introduce the Ranger Stormtrak. However, no details or specifications, nor pricing, have been revealed. Nevertheless, it is highly likely that when launched, the Ranger Stormtrak will be the top-of-the-line version of the Ranger model, excluding the Ranger Raptor. Video: Ford Vietnam Prior to this, the Ford Ranger Stormtrak had been introduced at the Bangkok International Auto Show 2023. Playing the role of a bridge between the already powerful Ranger Wildtrak and the high-performance Ranger Raptor, the Ranger Stormtrak is essentially a sportier version of the Ranger Wildtrak with additional features, unique livery/emblems and interior tuning. On the exterior, Ford outfits the Stormtrak with a unique black-colored front grille and secondary lights integrated into the grille (near the C-Clamp LED headlights). Additionally, the vehicle includes unique exterior livery/emblems that differentiate it from the Wildtrak and Rap...

Recently, the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) conducted real-world fuel consumption tests on 13 different models of cars from various segments, including both mainstream and luxury cars. The results published by AAA showed that many of the models had significantly higher fuel consumption than what the manufacturers had claimed. In particular, the organization stated that 7 out of the 13 models had fuel consumption deviations within the allowed range (less than 5%), while the remaining 5 models had deviations of 9-20% between the stated figures and the actual test results. The BMW X3 2021 had the largest discrepancy, with fuel consumption exceeding the manufacturer’s claims by over 20%. The MG3 2023 had a deviation of 19%, the Audi Q5 2022 consumed over 17% more fuel, and the Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid 2021 had a fuel consumption that was 12% higher than the factory test results. In contrast, the Kia Carnival 2023 and Toyota Camry 2022 had lower results, with deviations o...

This offer will apply to most Audi models, except for A3, Q3, Q4 e-tron and R8. Audi is encouraging customers who have ordered new cars to switch to buying available stock models and in return, the automaker will refund customers up to $2,500 (~61 million VND). The company announced this program in a dealer notification and called it the “Sold Vehicle Replacement Assistance” program. Audi wants to encourage customers to choose an available stock vehicle that is equal to or higher in value than the model they have ordered. Cars Direct notes that this program is available for most Audi models, except for those who have ordered an A3, Q3, Q4 e-tron, or R8. The program applies to customers who have “sold” cars or even those who are leasing cars. It also combines with other promotions and will run until the end of February 29th. This is not the first time Audi has implemented an interesting promotion like this in the US. The German automaker regularly offers special discounts to ...

The Yamaha XSR900 2023 takes inspiration from Yamaha Racing in history with a timeless design and premium finish. The original and purposeful design of the XSR900 brings a unique blend of sporty style combined with references to the legendary Yamaha Deltabox frame racing bikes of the 1980s. Details such as the gap between the café racer-style hump seat and the fuel tank inspired by racing bikes, as well as the minimalist side panels and the sleek taillight of the premium bike in the Faster Son line. The Yamaha XSR900 2023 still features the characteristic round headlight like every motorcycle in the Yamaha Sport Heritage line, and is now equipped with a full LED lighting system. The XSR900 is equipped with the most advanced rider control technology in its segment and data from the advanced 6-axis inertial measurement unit adjusts traction, slide, front wheel lift, and braking to help the rider maintain complete control. The Yamaha XSR900 2023 is equipped with the most modern...

Bringing the spirit of ‘Say No to Ordinary’, the presence of Creta Alpha is HMID’s answer to meet the needs of Indonesian consumers for the Hyundai Creta since its first launch in 2021. Hyundai Creta Alpha has been refined in design, bringing a more classy and elegant look. Creta Alpha emphasizes Hyundai Creta’s position as a reliable, stylish, and attention-grabbing SUV, making it perfect for daily commutes and long-distance journeys outside the city. Specifically, the exterior and interior design of the new Creta Alpha look more luxurious and sophisticated. The car is offered in 3 unique matte colors, including matte white, matte silver, and matte black. The new matte colors give Creta Alpha a rugged and robust feel while still maintaining a premium and elegant touch. Notably, Creta Alpha is also the only B-segment SUV in Indonesia with matte paint. Other notable exterior highlights of Creta Alpha include the black front grille, black 17-inch wheels, and Light Eming Diode headl...