David Beckham introduces first made-in-Vietnam cars
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Former Manchester United football star David Beckham introduced the first made-in-Vietnam cars in Paris on Tuesday.
VinFast, a unit of Vietnam’s largest conglomerate Vingroup, invited Beckham to attend the opening of its new cars at the Paris Motor Show in France.
Beckham is also known for his collection of rare, valuable cars including an Aston Martin V8 and a Porsche 911 Cabrio.
His fame as a car connoisseur was a major factor in VinFast choosing to invite Beckham to appear on stage with its new cars, the seven-seater SUV and the four-Sedan, a source said.
Beckham will also share his first-hand experience driving these cars, the source added.
VinFast plans to up its to produce 250,000 cars annually in the next five years or so, equivalent to 92 percent of all the cars sold in Vietnam last year, according to Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) data.VinFast is set to become Vietnam’s first full-fledged domestic car manufacturer when its first models hit the streets next August.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific car models did David Beckham introduce in Paris?
Which specific car models did David Beckham introduce in Paris?
David Beckham introduced two new models from VinFast: a seven-seater SUV and a four-door Sedan. These are the first made-in-Vietnam cars that VinFast has unveiled internationally.
Q.What is VinFast's production target for the next five years, and how does this compare to current sales in Vietnam?
What is VinFast's production target for the next five years, and how does this compare to current sales in Vietnam?
VinFast aims to produce 250,000 cars annually within the next five years. This target is equivalent to 92 percent of all cars sold in Vietnam last year, according to VAMA data.
Q.Why did VinFast choose David Beckham to introduce their new vehicles?
Why did VinFast choose David Beckham to introduce their new vehicles?
VinFast chose David Beckham due to his fame as a car connoisseur, stemming from his collection of rare vehicles. His expertise was a major factor in the decision to have him appear with the new cars.
Q.When are VinFast's first car models expected to be available to the public?
When are VinFast's first car models expected to be available to the public?
VinFast's first models are set to hit the streets next August. This launch will mark VinFast as Vietnam's first full-fledged domestic car manufacturer.
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