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Haval Jolion: A New SUV Option in Vietnam According to sources from dealerships, Haval’s new B-segment SUV, the Haval Jolion, is expected to land in Vietnam in April and officially debut in the second quarter of this year. Dealerships are now accepting deposits for the model and promise to deliver it from the beginning of the third quarter. Haval is a car brand under the Great Wall Motor (GWM) group of China, which appeared in Vietnam in 2022 and officially launched its Haval H6 SUV in 2023. However, the Haval H6 did not achieve as much success as expected due to its relatively high price tag compared to its rivals. In this launch, Haval Jolion is positioned in the B-segment SUV segment, competing with Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, or Mitsubishi Xforce. According to the company’s sales consultant, the Haval Jolion will be imported directly from Thailand with two engine options: gasoline and hybrid. There is still no information about the versions that will be launched in Vietnam. Howev...

The Lexus LF-ZL has a traditional SUV silhouette, but there are enough elements to set it apart from anything Lexus currently produces. It’s quite large, even bigger than the LX 600, measuring 5,300 mm (208.7 in) long, 2,020 mm (79.5 in) wide, and 1,700 mm (66.9 in) tall, with a 3,350-mm (131.9-in) wheelbase. The Lexus LF-ZL Concept features a completely flat floor and a technology-packed interior. It has a futuristic steering wheel and a large touchscreen display that sits on the passenger side of the dashboard; the latter will house all of the vehicle’s infotainment and other controls. As befits a concept, the front seats are quite radical and will surely be toned down for production. Nevertheless, it’s clear that whoever sits up front will have plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy the airy cabin. Lexus has designed the LF-ZL Concept as a four-seater, and those in the back get reclining lounge chairs with footrests and a small bamboo partition between them. Like the LF-...

Recently, the domestic online community was abuzz with the news that a tycoon in Nghe An had acquired a Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 supercar in a fiery orange color. This is one of dozens of Lamborghini Huracans currently present in this S-shaped strip of land. Upon investigation, the identity of the owner of this Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 supercar was revealed to be none other than Mr. Nguyen Vinh Thoan, a resident of My Thanh commune, Yen Thanh district, Nghe An. Thoan had previously gained significant notoriety for constructing a gold-plated castle worth over 100 billion VND, all in an attempt to attract a son-in-law for his beloved daughter. Having Built a Gold-Plated Castle Worth over 100 Billion VND, the “Scrap Metal Tycoon” from Nghe An Stuns Again with the Purchase of a Lamborghini Supercar Thoan purchased the Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 supercar from a car dealership in Hanoi. However, this supercar was actually being offered for sale by a professional car dealer in Ho...

The arrival of Chinese car brand BYD in the Vietnamese market is set for May 2024, with sales of BYD vehicles commencing in June 2024, according to previous reports. Additional information has emerged regarding the BYD models that will be distributed in Vietnam through official channels. The world’s second-largest electric car manufacturer has announced plans to introduce six models in the Vietnamese market, including the Atto 3, Seal, Dolphin, Han, Tang, and Song. Let’s delve into the details of these six BYD models set to hit Vietnamese roads from June this year . BYD Atto 3 The BYD Atto 3 is a compact electric SUV currently on sale in various global markets, including Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Launched in 2022, the BYD Atto 3 is known as the Yuan Plus in China and Latin America. BYD Atto 3 As part of BYD’s Dynasty series, the Atto 3 measures 4,455 mm in length, 1,875 mm in width, and 1,615 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,720 mm...

Dubbed Hyundai Care Day – Hyundai Vehicle Maintenance Day, participating customers will enjoy exclusive maintenance privileges, not only for their cars, but also participate in programs providing life skills, knowledge, and meaningful social responsibility activities, contributing to the community. Vehicle maintenance activities Customers invited to participate in the vehicle maintenance program will have their vehicles technically inspected by Hyundai technicians, with free or specially discounted replacement of spare parts. In addition, participating customers’ vehicles will also enjoy exclusive detailing privileges with special services, making their cars more fragrant and cleaner. Hyundai vehicle experience activities Hyundai Care Day also offers the opportunity to test drive and experience Hyundai’s latest car models launched recently. Customers will test drive the IONIQ 5 electric vehicle, the Venue urban SUV, or the Stargazer X MPV with SUV styling that Hyundai Thanh Cong h...

Kia Vietnam has recently announced a new incentive program for its Sorento model on its official fan page. Accordingly, in April 2024, two hybrid versions (HEV) of the Kia Sorento will be discounted by up to 120 million VND, directly applied to the announced price. This program has been effective since April 17, 2024, depending on the version. Kia Sorento Hybrid discounted by up to 120 million VND, starting price reduced to 1.029 billion VND . With the above incentives, the Kia Sorento Hybrid has a starting price of only 1.029 billion VND. Compared to the listed price of its compatriot, the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, the Kia Sorento Hybrid is cheaper by up to 340 million VND. In addition, the Kia Sorento Hybrid is also 230 million VND cheaper than the Honda CR-V Hybrid although it belongs to a higher segment. It should also be added that, in April 2024, the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is being promoted for 100 million VND. Therefore, the price of the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid in April 20...

With these agreements in place, to date, VinFast has partnered with a total of 18 dealers (each dealer opens one VinFast store) in 7 states in the US, including North Carolina, New York, Texas, Florida, Kansas, Connecticut, and Kentucky. 12 new VinFast dealership stores are expected to open from April 2024.  The new dealership stores will start retailing the VF 8 model, followed by the VF 9 and VF 7 as soon as these models are available in the US. In addition, VinFast is operating 15 retail stores and service workshops of the company in California, the state with the highest rate of electric vehicle adoption in the US. VF 8 model is being delivered to the US market With the aim of bringing excellent after-sales service to US customers, VinFast currently applies a market-leading warranty policy, including a 10-year/125,000-mile warranty for the vehicle and a 10-year unlimited-mileage warranty for the battery. In addition, VinFast’s spare parts warehouse is always ready to suppo...

Mr. N.K.P. is quite famous for his passion of exploring many countries in the world by self-driving his car, rather than moving by plane. This “adventurer” has had an impressive trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Mongolia, a journey of more than 33,000 km, with his Toyota Land Cruiser LC300. After the famous journey above, Mr. P. continued to attract attention when he and his relatives bought up to 2 limited edition luxury SUV cars, the Land Rover Defender 75th Limited Edition. It is known that in the whole of Vietnam, there are only 5 Land Rover Defender 75th Limited Edition cars produced, and these two rich brothers from Binh Duong own 2 of them. To welcome this new member, the “adventurer” from Binh Duong drove from Ho Chi Minh City to Malaysia right at the time when this country was experiencing the most severe heat. According to this tycoon, he will soon make a record journey, driving the Land Rover Defender 75th Limited Edition from Vietnam to London this year. “Adven...

After setting a new electric vehicle lap record at the Nürburgring earlier this year with a Taycan prototype, Porsche has finally unveiled the production version called the Taycan Turbo GT at the Laguna Seca raceway in California. The new range-topping model in Porsche’s electric portfolio develops up to 1,092 hp and receives a host of aerodynamic and chassis upgrades. Furthermore, the optional Weissach package further reduces weight by deleting the rear seats and replacing them with a carbon fiber divider, transforming the car into a two-seater track-focused machine. The Taycan Turbo GT takes the dual-motor electric powertrain from the Taycan Turbo S and bumps up the power to a total of 777 hp. With launch control activated, the output briefly increases to 1,019 hp and peaks at 1,092 hp for 2 seconds. These figures make the Taycan Turbo GT the most powerful production Porsche to date, surpassing all other Taycan variants and even the 918 Spyder. The torque is also rated at an asto...

**Nissan Teana 20th Anniversary Black Gold Edition: A Commemoration of a Legacy** On April 22, 2024, the Dongfeng Nissan joint venture unveiled a special edition of the mid-size sedan Teana, known as the Altima in other markets. This special edition is aptly named the Nissan Teana 20th Anniversary Black Gold Edition. Nissan Teana Debuts New Special Edition to Celebrate 20 Years in a Neighboring Market Developed on the 2.0L XL-TLS Enjoy Edition currently sold in China, the Nissan Teana 20th Anniversary Black Gold Edition is priced at 191,200 Chinese yuan (approximately $27,300). After deducting incentives offered during the initial launch period, the price drops to 145,000 yuan ($20,600). True to its name, this special edition was created to commemorate the Nissan Teana’s 20 years in the Chinese market. During this time, Chinese consumers have purchased close to 2 million units of Nissan’s mid-size sedan. In keeping with the Black Gold Edition moniker, this special edition of th...

383 Toyota Land Cruisers were stolen in Japan in 2023. Photo: Boi Ha. Data from the Japanese Insurance Association shows that 9 out 10 of the most-stolen models in Japan are Toyotas and Lexuses, according to Carscoops. The data was gathered from 21 insurers operating in the Land of the Rising Sun. The top 10 accounted for 55.7% of all reported thefts last year. There were 2,597 reported thefts in 2023, slightly fewer than the 2,656 recorded in 2022. That’s still more than the 2,425 reported in 2021, indicating that vehicle thefts rose in the Land of the Rising Sun. For the third year in a row, the Toyota Land Cruiser topped the list. The report suggests there were 383 Toyota Land Cruiser thefts in Japan. That figure includes the Prado variant of the Toyota Land Cruiser, according to Carscoops. The Toyota Alphard (364) and Toyota Prius (307) were also popular with Japanese car thieves last year, following the Toyota Land Cruiser. The Lexus LX was stolen 120 times, while ...

Apart from Rolls-Royce and Bentley, Maybach is also a brand favored by many Vietnamese tycoons before this independent luxury car brand became a sub-brand of the German carmaker in 2014, similar to Mercedes-AMG before. A typical example is the Maybach 62S Zeppelin, limited to 100 units worldwide, but 6 of them appeared in Vietnam. Recently, a rare Maybach 57S appeared on the used car market with a selling price of more than 8 billion VND, which also surprised many people. This price is even higher than a Mercedes-Maybach S 450 2024, which is currently listed at 8.2 billion VND. According to Auto568 – the unit offering the car, the car belongs to the 2009 model, bears a license plate from the capital city, and has traveled about 30,000 km. At the time it was brought into the country, this super luxury sedan had an estimated after-tax price of about 1 million USD (equivalent to nearly 20 billion VND). After more than a decade of use, the car’s value has decreased by more than 50%. Th...