VinFast Begins Deliveries Of VF 9 Three-Row SUV
VinFast goes for the sequel with the beginning of VF 9 deliveries. But is this three-row SUV ready to launch the company into the future?
VinFast goes for the sequel with the beginning of VF 9 deliveries. But is this three-row SUV ready to launch the company into the future?
When VinFast first announced plans to build the VF3 mini-SUV it wasn’t clear if the compact utility would enter the U.S. market or if it would remain an international market exclusive just out of reach of American buyers. VinFast thankfully answered our prayers by not only announcing that the VF3 was indeed coming to the U.S but that the company is also entering the EV pickup wars with the VF Wild concept. VinFast VF3 Promises To Be The Perfect Urban Commuter At first glance, it appears the VF3 is doing an impression of the Suzuki Jimny (another international market-only …
It has been quite the roller coaster regarding the news surrounding Vietnamese automaker VinFast. While the VF8 CUV had a rough start to its launch in the U.S., the company focused on the long game and carefully made moves to secure its long-term future. One of these has finally produced fruit, with the company making its debut on the Nasdaq after completing its SPAC merger with Black Spade Acquisition. Nasdaq Listing Puts VinFast In Strong Position To fully understand what VinFast has achieved here, we have first to look at what a SPAC is, with firms like Black Spade …
The Suzuki Jimny is an adorable little off-roader that has become a cultural icon thanks in no large part to its cute styling and impressive off-road capability. However, is imitation the sincerest form of flattery? VinFast thinks so and has unveiled the all-new 2025 VinFast VF3, which is not only aiming to bring the fight to the Jimny, but also be a hot seller for the Vietnamese firm. VF3 Is Cute And Adorable Like the Jimny, the VF3 adopts a boxy two-door design, with the company claiming that it has enough room for five passengers. VinFast also says that the …
It’s no secret that Vietnamese company VinFast is facing an uphill battle when it comes to carving a slice of the sales pie for itself in the BEV SUV market. The company is part of the larger VinGroup corporate umbrella, but while the corporation has managed to make waves in its home country, it faces a tougher job of convincing Americans to embrace an EV future from a brand that does not have as much brand cache as rivals like Tesla. Despite this, the company is pressing forward with their first U.S. model, the 2023 VinFast VF8 City Edition. But …
VinFast promised it would turn the EV segment upside down when it announced plans to bring the VF 8 and VF 9 SUVs to the U.S. market. The young upstart company appears to have succeeded in some of its early goals and recently announced that its first shipment of VF 8 models has arrived in the U.S. VF 8 Serves As Spearhead, But Sacrifices Range When VinFast execs announced their plans last year, the company hinted that the VF 8 would have a range of 260 miles between charges. However, the first batch of SUVs appears to have sacrificed …
VinFast used the 2022 L.A. Auto Show to reveal the all-new VF6 and VF7 CUVs. The duo aim to be the mass-market focused spearheads that will help propel VinFast into the U.S. market while also perhaps laying the foundation for an all-new sports car offering. New VinFast Models Flesh Out Lineup, Join VF8, VF9 In Showrooms When we last checked in with VinFast, we got the chance to see the VF8 and VF9 at the New York Auto Show and even went for a brief lap inside one at the EV test track they had. While illness kept us …
Vietnam-based VinFast made a splash at CES 2022 when the company not only revealed its full lineup of EV vehicles but also confirmed that it will be building a battery cell plant in the U.S. which will not only help bring new jobs but also allow VinFast to secure a key step in its ongoing efforts towards entering the U.S. market. A Gasoline Free VinFast A big slice of news that the company revealed right out the gate is that the young company will have a lineup free of gasoline-powered models by the end of the year. VinFast (part …