Tag: VinFast

2025’s Strangest Cars: VinFast, Honda Acty, and More
News

2025’s Strangest Cars: VinFast, Honda Acty, and More

As the year 2025 draws to a close, car enthusiasts have spotted some truly bizarre vehicles on American roads. From eccentric microtrucks to peculiar electric cars, these standouts challenge conventional automotive norms.Key TakeawaysThe VinFast VF e-Fortuner has made unexpected appearances in small towns across the Southeastern U.S., despite limited dealerships.A 1990s Honda Acty microtruck continues to surprise drivers with its compact size alongside large American vehicles like F-150 trucks and SUVs.One of the strangest custom builds seen this year was a Johnson Surfer boat hull mounted on a BMW E46 chassis, showcased at an automotive museum in Philadelphia.The VinFast VF e-Fortuner has become quite visible despite being available only through two dealerships: one in Lake Charles and an...
VinFast VF 8 Owners Sue Over Slow Charging Speeds
EV & Electric Cars, News

VinFast VF 8 Owners Sue Over Slow Charging Speeds

Owners of the VinFast VF 8 Plus AWD are taking legal action against the Vietnamese automaker, alleging that their vehicles charge at an unexpectedly slow rate of under 2 kW. This is far below the advertised charging capacity of up to 6.6 kW and results in a full day's wait for a complete battery recharge.The lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California claims that the vehicles' performance falls short of expectations set by other electric vehicle manufacturers. For instance, competitors like Tesla Model Y offer charging speeds up to 11 kW and above, significantly reducing the time needed to reach a full charge.Plaintiffs Gil Swigi and Joseph Mizrahi assert that their cars shut down when attempting to charge at the advertised rate of 32 amps. They were for...