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Compiled and translated from Chinese and international auto media — every article links back to its original source.
MG HS to add hybrid and plug-in options in South Africa
The two powertrains are due in January 2027, with the plug-in version targeting 120 km of electric-only driving.
CAR Magazine South Africa (South Africa) · 2026-11-03
VETC Adds Public Charging Access for Lynk & Co Owners in Vietnam
The app lets owners of the 02, 08 and 900 find partner chargers, start sessions and manage payments. A points promotion runs through Dec. 31.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-10-29
Can Wuling’s Budget Seven-Seat Electric MPV Succeed in Vietnam?
Promotional pricing puts the Grango below VND 500 million, but modest equipment and range—and the need for dependable charging—may limit its appeal.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-10-29
BYD Sealion 5 DM-i Essential Trades ADAS and Fast Charging for a Lower Price in Vietnam
The entry-level plug-in hybrid is listed at VND 739 million, with a limited-time offer bringing it to VND 659 million for eligible early buyers.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-10-21
BYD M6 Targets Both Family and Passenger-Service Buyers in Vietnam
The seven-seat electric MPV is priced at 756 million dong and combines flexible seating with a claimed 420 km NEDC range. Nearly 3,000 have been distributed nationwide, according to the article.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-10-06
Jaecoo J5 Wins New Model Equipment Award at Car Choice Awards 2026
The Vietnam-market SUV is offered with gasoline, hybrid and battery-electric powertrains, with prices ranging from VND 500 million to VND 800 million.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-10-05
VinFast VF 8 Wins New Electric Car of the Year at Vietnam’s 2026 Car Choice Awards
The VF 8 took the award with a final score of 4.02, driven by a perfect community-vote score, despite trailing the Geely EX2 in expert judging.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-10-04
Jaecoo J5 SHS-H Wins Mainstream Hybrid Award in Vietnam
The locally assembled hybrid SUV took the top score in its category at the 2026 Car Choice Awards, with a listed price of VND 669 million to VND 749 million.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-10-04
Geely EX2 Wins Women’s Car of the Year in Vietnam
The electric model topped its category at the 2026 Car Choice Awards in Hanoi, scoring 4.44 points under a system that combined public voting and expert assessment.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-10-04
Lynk & Co 02 Draws Attention With Four Car Choice Awards Nominations
The electric CUV, introduced in Vietnam in August, has attracted nearly 80,000 votes at the 2026 awards and is nominated across four categories.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-10-04
Bestune Xiaoma 222 Urban EV Priced from VND 232 Million in Vietnam
The compact electric car pairs a 18.11 kWh LFP battery and a claimed range of up to 222 km with a 42 hp rear motor. Early buyers are offered a home charger and three years of free maintenance and roadside assistance.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-09-30
Tasco Auto acquires VM Motors, with its first electric vehicle due next year
The Vietnamese distributor's purchase of truck maker Vinh Phat Motors opens a path into battery-electric commercial vehicles, with the first model targeted for 2027.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-09-18
Range race: Vietnam's electric scooters now promise 150 km or more per charge
From Dat Bike's 285-km Quantum S1 to commuters from Yadea, Pega and VinFast, claimed range is fast becoming the spec that decides a purchase in Vietnam's electric two-wheeler market.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-09-18
Vietnam's longest-range electric scooters, brand by brand
Per-charge range in the country's electric two-wheeler market now stretches from just over 60 km to nearly 300 km, with Chinese, Japanese and domestic brands taking very different approaches.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-09-17