Last updated: 16:48 - October 30, 2006
Vietnam Motorshow draws would-be motorists http://www.nhandan.com.vn/english/business/301006/business_xe.htm
[A new Toyota's Camry model.]
Eighteen domestic and foreign companies are displaying 110 different models of cars at the third Vietnam Motorshow, which began on October 26.
The show is organised by Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers' Association (VAMA) and Asia Trade Fair & Business Promotion company (ATFA).
"This will help mobilise the local market and prepare for new exports," Do Huu Hao, deputy minister of industry, said.
"Technology and management must be improved to attain the highest and competitive prices for the global market," he added.
Organised every two years, the Motorshow is the largest of its kind in Vietnam. Of a total of 110 cars, 20 are imported and three are concept units, all of which are displayed in an area of 10,000 square metres.
US-based Ford is showing its SUV Concept model Equator and its flexible fuel vehicle engine technology, designed to run on unleaded gasoline and ethanol, a kind of alcohol fuel.
The Ford Focus which is manufactured in Vietnam is also on display and is equipped with a Bio-Ethanol-E10 engine (10% ethanol mixed with 90% gasoline).
US-based General Motors shows its Chevrolet Captiva through its local Vidamco manufacturer.
Japanese manufacturer Toyota brings their new product Camry 2007 and first-time ever pick-up Hilux Vigo.
Newcomer to the Vietnamese market, Honda, affirms their solid market position with the popular Civic 8th generation and 1st formula racing model.
[Honda's Civic Modulo.]
German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz shows three new products: SUV M-Class, Multi-purpose Viano and five seat A-Class vehicles.
Local manufacturer Samco has introduced its healthcare-purpose van for eye check-ups and operations as well as a small automated crane.
The Motorshow hopes to receive 120,000 visitors. (VNA)
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