Automaker McLaren opens first showroom in Vietnam
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British automaker McLaren opened its first official Vietnamese showroom in HCMC on Thursday. The McLaren HCM reseller, located at the Deutsches Haus building in HCMC’s District 1, is invested and run by S&S Group. With an authorized reseller in Vietnam, McLaren said it would deliver the newest supercars for the Vietnamese elite class.
At the opening ceremony for the showroom, Charlotte Dickson, head of Asia Pacific at McLaren, said Vietnam is the firm’s 41st market.
Nguyen Thuy Huong, co-founder of S&S, said HCMC was chosen as the location for McLaren’s first showroom as it is deemed an ideal destination with much potential for brand development.
Through its authorized reseller, McLaren is expected to introduce to the Vietnamese market with several types of supercars, including the 765LT. Besides the showroom, S&S Group would also provide car repair and maintenance services.
McLaren, founded in 2010, is a subsidiary owned by the wider McLaren Group. Its headquarters and manual assembly plant are in Woking, Surrey County, England.
Besides the main product of supercars, the company also makes sports cars with more affordable price tags.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which company is responsible for operating the new McLaren showroom in Vietnam?
Which company is responsible for operating the new McLaren showroom in Vietnam?
The McLaren showroom in HCMC is invested and run by the S&S Group. They will also provide car repair and maintenance services alongside the showroom operation.
Q.Why was Ho Chi Minh City selected as the location for McLaren's first showroom in Vietnam?
Why was Ho Chi Minh City selected as the location for McLaren's first showroom in Vietnam?
Nguyen Thuy Huong, co-founder of S&S, stated that HCMC was chosen because it is considered an ideal destination with significant potential for brand development for McLaren.
Q.Will McLaren only be selling supercars in the Vietnamese market?
Will McLaren only be selling supercars in the Vietnamese market?
The article states McLaren will deliver the newest supercars for the Vietnamese elite, introducing several types, including the 765LT. The company also makes sports cars with more affordable price tags generally.
Q.How many markets does McLaren now operate in globally?
How many markets does McLaren now operate in globally?
At the opening ceremony, Charlotte Dickson, head of Asia Pacific at McLaren, confirmed that Vietnam represents the firm's 41st market worldwide for its vehicles.
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