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2021
VinFast to exit Lang Lang test track
VinFast is exiting the Holden Lang Lang test track in Australia, which it acquired less than a year earlier. The report says the test center is set to close by the end of September while a small staff maintains it until new owners are found.
2021
VinFast and StoreDot collaborate on fast-charging technology
VinFast announced a collaboration with StoreDot to develop ultra-fast charging technology for electric-vehicle batteries.
2021
VinFast appoints Michael Lohscheller as CEO
VinFast announced Michael Lohscheller's appointment as its new CEO. The article does not state when he will begin his duties.
2021
VinFast receives California self-driving vehicle testing license
VinFast received a license to test self-driving electric vehicles in California, United States.
2021
VinFast unveils VF32 and VF33 electric SUVs
VinFast unveiled the VF32 and VF33 electric SUVs. The company said orders would open in November 2021 and that the vehicles would be available for sale in the USA, Canada and Europe.
2020
VinFast unveils President luxury SUV
VinFast unveiled the President, a luxury SUV limited to 500 units and priced at the equivalent of $164,000, for the Vietnamese market.
2020
Four automakers recall vehicles in Vietnam
Ford, Honda, Mitsubishi and VinFast recalled a total of 35,025 vehicles in Vietnam to address faults involving fuel pumps, airbags, transmission and seat-belt tensioners.
2020
VinFast recalls 12,456 Chevrolet vehicles in Vietnam over airbag inflator fault
VinFast is carrying out a recall of 12,456 Chevrolet cars in Vietnam to fix Takata airbag inflator problems. The affected Cruze, Trax and Orlando vehicles were assembled in Vietnam between 2014 and 2018; the fault could cause inflators to crack or rupture and injure or kill occupants.
2020
VinFast starts car exchange programme in Vietnam
VinFast started a programme in Vietnam allowing customers to exchange used cars from various brands, if less than seven years old, for VinFast models by paying the price difference. The programme also offered cash incentives for specified VinFast models.