Twelve global auto brands will bring some 70 of their latest offerings to the 2017 Viet Nam Motor Show in HCM City from August 2 to 5.

They include 12 brands of 10 members of the Viet Nam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) including Chevrolet, Ford, FUSO, Honda, Isuzu, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Suzuki, Toyota, and Do Thanh.

The exhibition will also feature over 50 companies from supporting industries who will bring automobile parts and services.

The event, which this year will have the theme “connected technology for smart moving”, will highlight the role of technology in modern life.

Toru Kinoshita, chairman of VAMA, said: “The development of automobiles has had an enormous effect on people’s way of life all over the world. Advanced technology and innovation in the auto industry nowadays has given people incredible freedom of movement and influence over how they want to move, live and enjoy life.

“Therefore we decided to choose this theme. We would like to express the impact of connected technology on Vietnamese life, thus enabling significant changes to patterns of living.”

The exhibitors have said they will offer many promotions at the event.

Also at the exhibition, conferences and forums will be held to discuss urgent issues facing the industry.

The event, which will be held at the Sai Gon Exhibition and Convention Centre in District 7, expects to welcome 150,000-160,000 visitors. — VNS