Vietnam Motor Show returns with larger scale

After two years of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vietnam Motor Show will return in October this year with a larger scale than previous years, affirmed the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) and the Vehicles Importers Vietnam Association (VIVA).
Vietnam Motor Show returns with larger scale ảnh 1At the press conference launching Vietnam Motor Show 2022 in HCM City (Photo courtesy of Vietnam Motor Show)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - After two years of absence due tothe COVID-19 pandemic, the Vietnam Motor Show will return in October this year witha larger scale than previous years, affirmed the Vietnam AutomobileManufacturers’ Association (VAMA) and the Vehicles Importers VietnamAssociation (VIVA).

At a press conference in Ho Chi Minh City on September 15, VAMA ChairmanBrad Kelly stressed that the show will excite the public and especially carenthusiasts in Vietnam.

To date, 14 leading car brands confirmed they will jointhe show, which will take place from October 26 to 30 thisyear, with the newest models and technologies.

The 14 brands include Audi, Brabus, Honda, Jeep, Luxus,Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi Motors, Morgan, MG, RAM, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagenand Volvo.

In addition, the Vietnam Motor Show 2022 will mark the first-timeparticipation of other means of transportation from well-known brands in theindustry including trucks, large capacity vehicles and electric cars.

Vietnam Engine and Agricultural Machinery Corporation (VEAM) willdisplay exceptional truck models and spare parts of cars, agriculturalmachines and motorbikes at the event.

In terms of large capacity vehicles, Honda BigBike Vietnam willdisplay product lines from 500 to 1100cc in many different styles.

Honda will also bring the exclusive RC213V-S, with only 213products available worldwide featuring specialised technologies that are onlyutilised in racing motorcycles, as well as many elements that are exclusive toexpensive sports vehicles. 

Regarding electric vehicles, DatBike will bring the modelDatBike Weaver 200 to the exhibition, which meets the "Made inVietnam" standard on localisation rate. The model is regarded as the firstmodel satisfying this standard on the market. 

The Vietnam Motor Show 2022 not only features display activitieswith exceptional products but also offers visitors intriguing and novelexperiences through engaging in interactive activities. 

Visitors will have the opportunity to experience a synchronisedtechnology journey from check-in to taking part in surveys and QR code scanninggames to collect brand logos and a wheel of fortune to receive gifts. Visitorscan also experience AR technology showing the exhibition's 3D car models,videos and images of car brands with their own smartphones. 

The show will be at Sai Gon Exhibition and Convention Centre.

In recent years, Vietnam's automobile markethas experienced strong growth as GDP per capita hasincreased rapidly and the demand for car ownership has increased.

According to data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, carownership rate in Vietnam is about 23 cars per 1,000 people, and the trend ofautomobilisation is expected to grow in the future./.
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