VietNamNet Bridge - The General Department of Customs (GDC) reported that 86 Chinese-made cars with fewer than nine seats arrived in Vietnam this month.

 Though Vietnam's automotive market holds promise from rising per capita incomes and a huge population, carmakers remain plagued by inconsistent government policies.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Industry and Trade has yet to issue guidance for an automobile industry development strategy though the Government approved this strategy in July last year.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Toyota Vietnam has replaced Ford Vietnam’s CEO to assume the chairmanship of the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) as of January 30, according to VAMA’s announcement.

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 Toyota Vietnam enjoys exponential growth in Q1; Retail market sets stage for price competition; Businesses seen as foundation for economic growth in 2014; Garment sector eyes localisation of inputs

 Local auto maker and assembler Truong Hai Auto Corporation (Thaco) has once again overtaken the long-time market leader Toyota Vietnam as the biggest sales achiever in the country.