driver-assist features. In July 2021, VinFast appointed Michael Lohscheller, who previously worked as an executive of Volkswagen America and as CEO of Opel, to lead its overseas operations. The VF31 was later rebranded as VF e34 and would become available in Europe in November 2021. Vinfast announced plans to open two VinFast showrooms in California with one showroom in Santa Monica on 24 May 2022. On 16 November 2022, the first VinFast showroom opened in Toronto at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Etymology The name VinFast is an abbreviation of Vietnamese words: Việt Nam (Vietnam) Phong cách (Style, spelled Ph as F) An toàn (Safety) Sáng tạo (Creativity) Tiên phong (Pioneer) Products Automobiles VinFast announced their first two models, the LUX A2.0 and the LUX SA2.0, at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. Both models are based on previous generation BMW products with various changes and enhancements, including the extensive redesign of the chassis to meet future international safety standards. Both will come in rear-wheel drive and all wheel drive, and both will be powered by the licensed BMW N20 turbocharged petrol engine in 175 bhp and 227 bhp options. Comprehensive reliability and safety testings have been completed. Production of both models started in 2019. In January 2022, Vinfast announced it will put an end to the production of its internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles lineup that consisted of the LUX A sedan, LUX SA and President SUV and the Fadil hatchback by the end of 2022. The company will instead focus research and development efforts on battery electric vehicles. LUX A2.0 The LUX A2.0 is an executive sedan, based on the F10 BMW 5 Series. LUX SA2.0 The LUX SA2.0 is a mid-size luxury crossover, based on the F15 BMW X5. President The VinFast President was unveiled in September 2020. It is a V8 version of the LUX SA2.0, selling as a 500 unit limited-edition, at a price of VND 4.6 billion and featuring additional luxury features over the model it is based on. The President is understood to have a GM-sourced LS3 V8 engine. Fadil The Fadil is a city car manufactured under license to General Motors, as a rebadged variant of the fourth generation Chevrolet Spark/Opel Karl. It will be priced under 500 million VND (US$21,500). The first Fadils from regular production were finished on June 14, 2019, delivery to the first pre-order customers took place on June 17.