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You Can Get A VinFast VF8 With $0 Down And Over $15,000 In Discounts

The VinFast VF8 was the first electric vehicle sold by the Vietnamese automaker in the United States. It’s designed by Pininfarina and engineered by the same Tata Motors that’s behind Jaguar and Land Rover.

VinFast Whistleblower Alleges Structural Flaws 'Could Cause Wheels To Come Off,' Gets Fired

VinFast Whistleblower Alleges Structural Flaws 'Could Cause Wheels To Come Off,' Gets Fired

It’s an accepted fact that VinFast’s cars aren’t very good. The brand has been plagued with missed delivery dates, poor reviews, low sales and an alarming allegation that it has police detain critics of its products in its home country. Now things are going further. Last week, an engineer responsible for VinFast’s…

The VinFast VF6 Heads To Europe. It Could Undercut Chinese EVs

The VinFast VF6 Heads To Europe. It Could Undercut Chinese EVs

Y’know, kudos to VinFast. Despite having one of the worst-reviewed cars in recent memory, which led to the Vietnamese startup having some of the slowest-selling models on the market, it hasn’t given up on its electric vehicle plans. The VF8 has gone through some improvements, which supposedly has made it…

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Could Mass EV Adoption Save Motorcycles In Vietnam's Major Cities?

If you pay any attention to those periodic lists of the top cities in the world with the worst air pollution, chances are excellent that you've seen Hanoi, Vietnam's capital city, on the list more than once.And of course, if you either live there or have ever visited, you probably…

Vietnam Pushes Electric Motorbikes As Pollution Becomes 'Unbearable'

In Vietnam's heavily polluted capital Hanoi, teenage taxi driver Phung Khac Trung rides his electric motorbike through streets jammed with two-wheelers belching toxic fumes.

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Vietnam’s richest man vies to dethrone SE Asia’s ride-hailing king, Grab

Pham Nhat Vuong’s Xanh SM has big ambitions, but critics question its growth potential in fiercely competitive market.

VinFast VF9 Price Dropped By $12,000 As U.S. Deliveries Begin

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has officially started deliveries of its more upmarket electric SUV, the VF9. The battery-powered three-row SUV slots above the VF8 and competes with other family-oriented EVs such as the Kia EV9 and Cadillac Vistiq.

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I'm Driving The VinFast VF8. What Do You Want To Know?

I'm Driving The VinFast VF8. What Do You Want To Know?

I'm driving the VinFast VF8, the first American-market model from the Vietnamese brand. It's gotten plenty of criticism since it launched, but it's been improved.

These EV Leases Are Stupid Cheap Right Now

These EV Leases Are Stupid Cheap Right Now

You can get a Nissan Ariya for $99 per month.

Polestar Is In Trouble. Is The Polestar 3 Good Enough To Save It?

Polestar Is In Trouble. Is The Polestar 3 Good Enough To Save It?

Polestar needs a home run. Its first SUV, a 517-hp electric luxury cruiser with 315 miles of range, comes close—but may not do enough.

2 EV Stocks to Sell Now, Despite the Fed's Big Rate Cut

2 EV Stocks to Sell Now, Despite the Fed's Big Rate Cut

While the Fed's jumbo rate cut is a positive for the broader markets and the automotive sector, VinFast and Nikola are two EV stocks that still don't look like buys.

VinFast Dealerships Have Quietly Spread Across The United States

VinFast Dealerships Have Quietly Spread Across The United States

Some of these dealerships have stunning discounts, too. But should you really buy one?

Polestar’s CEO Is Out

Polestar’s CEO Is Out

Thomas Ingenlath, the automaker’s head honcho from its inception, has resigned.

Bricked: This VinFast VF8 Stranded A Reviewer For Days, Then Fixed Itself

Bricked: This VinFast VF8 Stranded A Reviewer For Days, Then Fixed Itself

They were 500 miles from the nearest service center, and VinFast's inability to help is a cautionary tale to out-of-state buyers.

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This sub-$13,000 EV has become a surprise smash hit – and it's coming to a dealer near you soon

The VinFast VF 3 has started shipping and the low-cost EV looks set to offer affordable electric motoring to the world.

VinFast Delays Production After North Carolina Seizes Property for Factory Site

North Carolina taxpayers have already spent over $96 million on the site, while state officials have seized multiple private properties.

VinFast Delays North Carolina EV Plant To 2028 Over 'Economic Headwinds' And Not Any Other Reasons

The Vietnam-based startup automaker, already plagued with notorious reviews and scandals back home, is pushing back its U.S. factory.

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Vietnam's VinFast looks to tiny EV, priced at less than $10,000, to change its fortunes

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has a big problem: It just can’t sell enough cars

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'Automakers Are Freaking Out Too Much': The EV Slowdown May Be A Tesla Problem

Car companies are getting cold feet on the EV transition, but most data points to sales actually booming. What gives?

VinFast (VFS): Assessing Pros and Cons Amid Unusual Options Spike

Although EV manufacturer VinFast seems a compelling idea for speculation based on recent robust price action, VFS stock remains a tricky play.

VinFast VF8 Crash That Killed Family Of Four Now Under NHTSA Probe

A family of four was inside a Vinfast VF8 electric SUV when it veered off the road, rammed into a pole and a tree, and then engulfed into flames.

US Regulator Investigates Fatal Vinfast Crash In California

NHTSA investigates fatal crash involving VinFast vehicle in California, raising concerns about vehicle safety and regulatory compliance.

Pint-Sized VinFast VF3 EV Lands Record Orders Despite Measly 130-Mile Range

That’s on the NEDC procedure, which is one of the most lenient of all testing methods.

VinFast Delivered Almost 10,000 EVs Globally In Q1 2024

VinFast global electric vehicle deliveries during the first quarter of 2024 amounted to 9,689. It's a 444% increase year-over-year (from a low base of 1,780).

Vinfast Sees Revenue Growth In Q1 With Increased Deliveries

VinFast's revenue growth in Q1 driven by increased vehicle deliveries and market expansion. Strong performance and growth prospects in the automotive industry.

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