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Ford to bring at least one new car to Vietnam every year

US carmaker Ford has said it is making every effort to bring at least one new model to Vietnam every year.
Ford to bring at least one new car to Vietnam every year ảnh 1Ford is committed to introducing at least one new model in the Vietnamese market every year. (Source: VNA) 

HCM City (VNS/VNA) - UScarmaker Ford has said it is making everyeffort to bring at least one new model to Vietnam every year.

Speaking at the VietnamMotor Show 2019, which opened in HCM City on October 23, Nguyen Ngoc Khuong,deputy general director of Ford Vietnam, said Ford currently has a diverserange of competitive products in the Vietnamese market, and is a leader in manyof the SUV and commercial segments. It willcontinue its long journey in Vietnam with a commitment to expand investment and introduce at least one newproduct to Vietnamese consumers every year.

Next year the all-newfive-seat Ford Escape will come to Vietnam and the concept version of this car is now being showcased at the Vietnam Motor Show 2019.

In addition tosegment-leading vehicles such as the Ranger, Raptor and Explorer, Ford is alsoshowing off some new models in the commercial and SUVs segments like the newlylaunched MPV Ford Tourneo seven-seater and the concept version of the all-newFord Escape.

In the recent third quartersales report, Ford capped the record with retail sales of 7,859 units,increasing by 55.4 percent year-over-year.

Three out of its sixvehicles are segment leaders and have reported positive sales performances.

The 2019 Vietnam Motor Showis being held from October 23 to 27 at the Saigon Exhibition and ConventionCenter in District 7./.
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