Auto sales extends growth
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Vietnam’s auto sales reached 42,359 units in April, with most major brands posting double-digit to triple-digit growth, according to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
This figure marked a 40 percent increase from the same period last year and brought four-month sales to 123,931 units, up 33 percent, said VAMA, which does not incorporate data of VinFast and TC Motor (assembler of Hyundai cars).
Most top-selling brands posted a double-digit increase in sales compared to March last year.
Truong Hai auto remained the top seller with 14,569 units, up 41.5 percent year on year.
It was followed by Toyota with a 55.3 percent growth to 8,694 units.
Honda and Suzuki saw a tripling in their sales, with the former rising by 216 percent to 6,100 units, and the latter by 173 percent to 1,111.
Ford’s sales bucked the trend with a 25 percent drop to 1,933 units.
With data from all brands included, the sedan Honda City was the top-selling model in Vietnam last month at 3,013 units. It was followed by the sedan Toyota Vios and the SUV Toyota Corolla Cross.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which brands were excluded from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) sales figures?
Which brands were excluded from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) sales figures?
VAMA's reported figures do not include data from VinFast, nor do they incorporate sales information from TC Motor, which is the assembler of Hyundai cars in Vietnam.
Q.Which specific car model was the best-seller in Vietnam last month?
Which specific car model was the best-seller in Vietnam last month?
The sedan Honda City was the top-selling model in Vietnam last month. It recorded sales of 3,013 units when data from all brands was taken into account.
Q.Which major brand experienced a decline in sales despite the overall market growth?
Which major brand experienced a decline in sales despite the overall market growth?
Ford’s sales bucked the general trend of growth, experiencing a 25 percent drop. The brand sold 1,933 units during the period reported in the article.
Q.What was the total number of auto sales recorded for the first four months of the year?
What was the total number of auto sales recorded for the first four months of the year?
Total auto sales for the first four months of the year reached 123,931 units. This represents a 33 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous year.
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