As many as 20,349 automobiles were sold in July, an increase of 9% from June and 61% compared to the same period last year, the Viet Nam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) revealed in its July sales report on August 6.

The figure includes 11,647 passenger cars and 7,862 commercial vehicles, up by 19.2% and 0.4%, respectively, since June, while only 840 special-purpose vehicles were sold last month, down by 22.4%.

The volume of Complete Knock Down (CKD) vehicles rose by 4% monthly to 15,013 units in July and the volume of Complete Built Up (CBU) vehicles totalled 5,336 units, up by 26%.

Among VAMA members, Truong Hai Auto led the way, selling 6,827 units last month, accounting for 37.6% of total sales, followed by Toyota Vietnam with 4,551 units and 25.7%. Ford Vietnam came third, far behind with 1,405 units, accounting for 7.9 %of sales.

(Source: VNA)