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This Vietnamese EV Brand Looks Like It's Moving Into Motorcycles. Here Are Design Patents

Years after I rode its scooters for the first time, VinFast is starting to push its EV two-wheelers in two of the world's most moto-happy markets.

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Vietnam's economy is one of the fastest-growing in the world. Can it make the leap into the ranks of middle-income countries?

Hanoi wants to grow the economy by 10% annually by the end of the decade--but does Vietnam have enough capital, labor, and infrastructure to meet these ambitions?

Fortune

VinFast Auto Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

VinFast Auto (NASDAQ:VFS) reported sharply higher first-quarter 2026 vehicle deliveries and revenue, while management said gross margin was pressured by accounting impacts tied to an expanded free-charging program and other adjustments. On the company’s earnings call, Chairman Pham Nhat Quan Anh sa

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The Brand Behind America’s Most Roasted EV Car Just Dropped 3 New Scooters

VinFast is betting that battery swapping, low running costs, and sporty styling can win over Indonesia’s massive scooter market.

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The Car You Barely Knew Existed Just Got A Big Overhaul, With Less Of Everything

The first-generation VinFast VF 8 had a good price, but failed in just about every other category. Now, there’s a new one.

InsideEVs

North Carolina sues Vietnam's VinFast over delayed EV project

North Carolina has sued Vietnamese EV maker VinFast for failing to meet its commitments to build a factory. The company has abandoned the site for over a year, despite agreements to create 7,500 jobs and invest over $3 billion. The state seeks repayment of $80 million and the right to…

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VinFast Pushes Ahead With U.S. EV Plant Despite Industry Slowdown

The Vietnamese EV maker’s U.S. sales are a mystery. Despite that, it wants to resume construction on its North Carolina plant.

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VinFast's New Ultra-Luxury Models Look Great

The designs of the 'Lac Hong' models are fantastic. We'll see how they feel and drive in the real world, though.

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BMW's New CEO Has His Work Cut Out

In today's morning news roundup, we also cover trouble at VinFast and Tesla's lackluster China sales.

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VinFast's Losses Mount As It Burns Cash To Cement Global EV Presence

Vietnamese automaker VinFast Auto Ltd. (NASDAQ:VFS) shares fell Friday after the company reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 results.

Benzinga

Vietnam’s love affair with gas bikes is colliding with a new electric reality

Vietnam is racing to electrify its motorbike market, one of the largest in Southeast Asia with 77 million bikes on the road

The Independent UK

I Drove The VinFast VF8. It's Even Worse Than I Remember

But as bad as the VinFast VF8 is, it may be the best EV deal in the country—just remember that you get what you pay for.

InsideEVs

Vietnam’s planned petrol scooter ban for Hanoi raises fears for livelihoods

The government’s plans to bar petrol motorbikes from city centre next year have been widely greeted with scepticism.

Al Jazeera

VinFast Pivots Away From America And Europe

VinFast's losses have it pivoting toward countries like the Philippines and Indonesia. Also, used EV sales are way, way up for July.

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Vietnam automaker Vinfast to build factory in India, eyeing growth in Asia

Vietnam's Vinfast is to set break ground on a $500 million electric vehicle plant in India’s Tamil Nadu, part of a larger $2 billion investment to expand into Asian markets

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Tesla Is In For A Rough Spell. Musk Believes Autonomy Will Save It

Meanwhile, Tesla's brand image is absolutely cooked. Plus, The U.S. built fewer than 400 chargers with $7.5 billion in federal funding.

RideApart

Vietnam’s Ban on Fossil-Fuel Motorcycles Is Suspect To Say the Least

Vietnam aims to ban fossil-fuel motorcycles in Hanoi city center by July 2026, but the plan to do so is shaky at best.

Benzinga

What's Going On With VinFast Stock Today?

As the global push for electric vehicles accelerates, VinFast Auto Ltd. (NASDAQ:VFS) is reshaping the market narrative by solidifying its dominance in Vietnam’s EV sector and expanding its footprint internationally.

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EV Tax Credits Are Ending—Here’s Why These 2 Stocks Could Soar

The One Big Beautiful Bill just changed how EV companies will compete in America. See which two names analysts see some of the biggest upside potential in.

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America Has Also Chickened Out Of The Global EV Race

EVs are still headed for their best year ever, with or without America. Meanwhile, the new Nissan Leaf is aimed at ICE car buyers.

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California vs. Trump: The High-Stakes Fight Over Your Next Car

California and other states are fighting to save a 2035 ban on the sale of new gas cars. Plus: Vinfast says it's in it for the long haul.

Clever Dude

6 Car Brands Men Say They’ll Never Trust Again

For many men, cars are more than just transportation—they’re a symbol of reliability, performance, and personal identity. However, some brands have faltered, leading to a loss of trust among male consumers. Whether due to mechanical issues, safety concerns, or corporate controversies, these brands have seen their reputations tarnished. Here are…

Fortune

Liquidity crisis fear dominates the markets as bonds sell off

Also: Trump is losing the brosphere, Musk has gone to war against Navarro.

The Independent UK

Electric cars and motorbikes star at Indonesia's motor show despite country's slow uptake

The future of Indonesia’s automobiles and motorbikes is electric—at least according to the international and domestic exhibitors on show at the Indonesia International Motor Show opening in the country’s capital city of Jakarta on Thursday

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You've Never Heard Of VinFast's Cutest EV

It’s been a hellish past few weeks. The news cycle has been unending, and I don’t know a single writer, journalist or editor who hasn’t experienced sheer exhaustion with keeping up with it. Case in point: VinFast introduced four new cars last month, and we all kind of missed it.

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