November auto sales up 3 percent
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Vietnam’s total vehicle sales increased 3 percent to 29,846 units in November from the previous month, according to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA).
Auto sales are monitored by VAMA, an association of all manufacturers in Vietnam except Hyundai TC. Including the 7,592 units sold by Huyndai, total sales rose to 35,638 vehicles.
The most popular models sold this month were the Mitsubishi Xpander SUV, Toyota VIOS sedan, and Huyndai Accent sedan, each selling over 1,900 units, combined statistics from VAMA and Hyundai show.
Domestic carmaker Truong Hai Auto (Thaco) retained the top in November, accounting for 28.6 percent of sales by all VAMA members. Trucks and sedans made up most of its sales.
Toyota Motor Corp. retained its second spot, with 23.6 percent, followed by Mitsubishi and Honda, with 13.4 percent and 10.9 percent respectively.
According to VAMA, 22,312 units sold in November were passenger cars (up 4 percent over October), 7,203 units were commercial vehicles (down 0.3 percent) and 331 units were special-purpose vehicles (up 9 percent). Total car sales last month fell 3 percent over the same month of 2018.
Vietnam saw car sales of 289,128 units between January and November, up 14 percent over the same period last year.
Questions & Answers
Q.What percentage of the market did Truong Hai Auto (Thaco) hold in November, based on VAMA member sales?
What percentage of the market did Truong Hai Auto (Thaco) hold in November, based on VAMA member sales?
Truong Hai Auto (Thaco) accounted for 28.6 percent of sales among all VAMA members in November. Trucks and sedans were the primary contributors to Thaco's sales figures during that month.
Q.How did November 2019 car sales compare to the same month in 2018?
How did November 2019 car sales compare to the same month in 2018?
Total car sales in November 2019 fell by 3 percent compared to November 2018. The article states this comparison for the total car sales figures last month.
Q.Which specific vehicle models were most popular in November, according to combined sales data?
Which specific vehicle models were most popular in November, according to combined sales data?
The Mitsubishi Xpander SUV, Toyota VIOS sedan, and Huyndai Accent sedan were the most popular models. Each of these models sold over 1,900 units during November, based on combined VAMA and Hyundai statistics.
Q.What were the total vehicle sales for the period between January and November?
What were the total vehicle sales for the period between January and November?
Vietnam recorded total car sales of 289,128 units between January and November. This figure represents a 14 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous year.
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