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Business Wire
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Business Wire
EVs Like VinFast's VF 8 Are Earning Their Place in Family Life
MARKHAM, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Electric vehicles like the VinFast VF 8 are becoming trusted members of family life, proving their reliability not in specs but in how they support everyday journeys, long or short. Back in 2024, Michael took his family on a trip from Montreal to Orlando, with an all-electric car from VinFast, the mid-sized SUV VF 8. Along the way, they ran into several hiccups: broken charging stations, traffic accidents, and detours that stretched well past midnight. But in the end, Michael was satisfied with how the VF 8 handled it all. The air conditioning worked through southern heat waves. The quiet cabin let them talk normally during long stretches of highway. 'I had no issues at all with the vehicle,' said Michael after the 5,000-km round trip, a journey long enough to show what a car is really made of. Michael's experience reflects how today's electric vehicles are changing the way families travel, plan, and spend time together, becoming trusted companions that both give and receive care. The quiet revolution in family cars Something fundamental is changing in how families view electric vehicles. They're no longer experimental gadgets for early adopters. Families trust them, even on their longest journeys. The transformation happens gradually, almost invisibly. Consider what can make family travel stressful. Engine noise that drowns out conversations. Vibrations that wake sleeping children. Exhaust fumes at rest stops. Electric vehicles eliminate these irritations one by one. Kids can sleep better during long drives due to the smooth-operating electric motor. Conversations flow naturally in the quiet cabin. Charging stops often coincide with meal breaks anyway. Now, families don't just use their EVs. They count on them. They plan around them. The cars become trusted partners in daily life. Michael's Orlando adventure wasn't his first long trip, but it marked a memorable milestone, more so because the all-wheel-drive VF 8 delivered. "The VinFast was very comfortable, especially the rear seats. The air conditioning and ventilated seats were top-notch," he noted. The journey had its challenges, but Michael adapted quickly. Most importantly, the electric car from the best-selling car manufacturer in Vietnam, never let his family down when it mattered. Jean-Philippe's Gaspésie trip with a trailer tells a different but equally compelling story about the VF 8. Towing the majority of 2,800 kilometers would stress any vehicle, but the vehicle handled mountain passes and highway speeds without hesitation. 'The car handled really well with the trailer, powerful going uphill and during passing,' he observed. His most dramatic moment came at the final charging stop. Arriving with just 1% battery and 4 kilometers of range. 'Let's just say we were running on electron fumes,' said Jean-Philippe. But the VF 8 made it. The family reached home safely, with memories of a successful adventure. Built for family life The VF 8's design reflects how families actually use their vehicles. Spacious rear seats accommodate car seats, teenagers, or grandparents with equal comfort. Jean-Philippe's towing experience proves the VF 8's versatility extends beyond daily commuting. Families with boats, trailers, or recreational equipment can rely on electric power for their adventures. The smooth acceleration and instant torque make highway merging and mountain climbing less stressful for drivers. Equipped with advanced driver assistance that help reduce fatigue during long trips, parents can focus more attention on their passengers and less on constant steering corrections. VinFast also offers one of the longest warranties in the car industry, covering the VF 8 for ten years or 200,000 kilometers, with unlimited kilometers on the battery under normal usage. The VF 8's dual-motor all-wheel-drive system ensures confident handling in various conditions, while offering a practical range of up to 412 kilometers per charge. At charging stations, Michael's VF 8 even attracted curious onlookers and received questions about the vehicle. Early adopters like him have become informal ambassadors for the VinFast brand and the broader electric vehicle wagon, sharing real experiences rather than marketing claims. Stories like Michael's and Jean-Philippe's illustrate how electric vehicles can become part of everyday life. Not through specifications or incentives, but through reliability when families need it most. Greener transportation may be the goal, but a welcome side effect of EVs like the VinFast VF 8 is how they create more quality family time on the road.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
EVs Like VinFast's VF 8 Are Earning Their Place in Family Life
MARKHAM, Ontario, June 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electric vehicles like the VinFast VF 8 are becoming trusted members of family life, proving their reliability not in specs but in how they support everyday journeys, long or short. Back in 2024, Michael took his family on a trip from Montreal to Orlando, with an all-electric car from VinFast, the mid-sized SUV VF 8. Along the way, they ran into several hiccups: broken charging stations, traffic accidents, and detours that stretched well past midnight. But in the end, Michael was satisfied with how the VF 8 handled it all. The air conditioning worked through southern heat waves. The quiet cabin let them talk normally during long stretches of highway. "I had no issues at all with the vehicle," said Michael after the 5,000-km round trip, a journey long enough to show what a car is really made of. Michael's experience reflects how today's electric vehicles are changing the way families travel, plan, and spend time together, becoming trusted companions that both give and receive care. The quiet revolution in family cars Something fundamental is changing in how families view electric vehicles. They're no longer experimental gadgets for early adopters. Families trust them, even on their longest journeys. The transformation happens gradually, almost invisibly. Consider what can make family travel stressful. Engine noise that drowns out conversations. Vibrations that wake sleeping children. Exhaust fumes at rest stops. Electric vehicles eliminate these irritations one by one. Kids can sleep better during long drives due to the smooth-operating electric motor. Conversations flow naturally in the quiet cabin. Charging stops often coincide with meal breaks anyway. Now, families don't just use their EVs. They count on them. They plan around them. The cars become trusted partners in daily life. Michael's Orlando adventure wasn't his first long trip, but it marked a memorable milestone, more so because the all-wheel-drive VF 8 delivered. "The VinFast was very comfortable, especially the rear seats. The air conditioning and ventilated seats were top-notch," he noted. The journey had its challenges, but Michael adapted quickly. Most importantly, the electric car from the best-selling car manufacturer in Vietnam, never let his family down when it mattered. Jean-Philippe's Gaspésie trip with a trailer tells a different but equally compelling story about the VF 8. Towing the majority of 2,800 kilometers would stress any vehicle, but the vehicle handled mountain passes and highway speeds without hesitation. "The car handled really well with the trailer, powerful going uphill and during passing," he observed. His most dramatic moment came at the final charging stop. Arriving with just 1% battery and 4 kilometers of range. "Let's just say we were running on electron fumes," said Jean-Philippe. But the VF 8 made it. The family reached home safely, with memories of a successful adventure. Built for family life The VF 8's design reflects how families actually use their vehicles. Spacious rear seats accommodate car seats, teenagers, or grandparents with equal comfort. Jean-Philippe's towing experience proves the VF 8's versatility extends beyond daily commuting. Families with boats, trailers, or recreational equipment can rely on electric power for their adventures. The smooth acceleration and instant torque make highway merging and mountain climbing less stressful for drivers. Equipped with advanced driver assistance that help reduce fatigue during long trips, parents can focus more attention on their passengers and less on constant steering corrections. VinFast also offers one of the longest warranties in the car industry, covering the VF 8 for ten years or 200,000 kilometers, with unlimited kilometers on the battery under normal usage. The VF 8's dual-motor all-wheel-drive system ensures confident handling in various conditions, while offering a practical range of up to 412 kilometers per charge. At charging stations, Michael's VF 8 even attracted curious onlookers and received questions about the vehicle. Early adopters like him have become informal ambassadors for the VinFast brand and the broader electric vehicle wagon, sharing real experiences rather than marketing claims. Stories like Michael's and Jean-Philippe's illustrate how electric vehicles can become part of everyday life. Not through specifications or incentives, but through reliability when families need it most. Greener transportation may be the goal, but a welcome side effect of EVs like the VinFast VF 8 is how they create more quality family time on the road. View source version on Contacts Sign in to access your portfolio
The Independent
04-03-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Millwall condemn abuse aimed at Liam Roberts following Jean-Philippe Mateta collision
Millwall have condemned the abuse of goalkeeper Liam Roberts following his red card for a challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta in Saturday's FA Cup clash with Crystal Palace. Roberts kicked Mateta in the head attempting to clear an aerial ball out of his own penalty area with the collision resulting in Mateta being taken to hospital. The Palace striker has since been discharged after needing 25 stitches to treat the injury. He posted on social media that he 'hoped to be back very soon and stronger than ever'. Roberts faces a three-match ban for the challenge though that could be extended. Millwall manager Alex Neil said the clash was unintentional and the club have released a statement criticising 'news organisations and high-profile figures' for helping to 'character assassinate' the 30-year-old. Millwall's statement reads: 'The club are disgusted by abuse directed towards goalkeeper Liam Roberts following Saturday's unfortunate collision with Jean-Philippe Mateta. 'The reporting on the matter, as well as disgraceful suggestions made by certain news organisations and high-profile figures within the sport that Liam intended to harm Jean-Philippe, has contributed to the unwarranted character assassination of Liam and fuelled abhorrent online abuse towards him. 'No player at Millwall Football Club steps onto the pitch with the intent to harm another, and the club will continue to support Liam, who reached out to Jean-Philippe personally on Saturday evening with an apology which was accepted immediately. 'The club are pleased to hear positive updates from Jean-Philippe and wish him the best in his recovery.' Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish described Roberts' challenge as the 'most reckless' he has seen during the live television broadcast while some ex-referees have called for the goalkeeper to face a five-game ban. After the game Palace manager Oliver Glasner told the BBC: 'It's a very serious injury so we hope all the best for him. 'We are not really happy, we can't be really happy. Of course, it's a great win and into the quarter-finals but when you lose a player, especially with a foul like this, you have two different feelings in your stomach. 'Honestly, I didn't want to see it, I just watched it and it is terrible. I'm sure the goalkeeper didn't want to injure JP [Mateta] in this situation, no player wants this. But with the foot at that height, you can't do it because it's so dangerous and we all have responsibilities for our health. I don't want to blame him but it is a terrible foul.'
BBC News
03-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Millwall condemn Roberts abuse after Mateta incident
Millwall have condemned "disgusting" abuse aimed at goalkeeper Liam Roberts, who was sent off for kicking Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta in a head-high tackle in Saturday's 3-1 FA Cup fifth round defeat at Selhurst had to be stretchered off the field of play after receiving eight minutes of treatment following the incident, and later needed 25 stitches for a severe laceration to his left a statement released this afternoon, the Lions have said the reporting on the incident from "certain" news organisations has "contributed to an unwarranted character assassination" and "fuelled abhorrent" online abuse towards Roberts."The club are disgusted by abuse directed towards goalkeeper Liam Roberts following Saturday's unfortunate collision with Jean-Philippe Mateta," Millwall said in a statement."The reporting on the matter, as well as disgraceful suggestions made by certain news organisations and high-profile figures within the sport that Liam intended to harm Jean-Philippe, has contributed to the unwarranted character assassination of Liam and fuelled abhorrent online abuse towards him."Reports suggest Roberts sent a message to Mateta to apologise and Millwall boss Alex Neil also sought out members of Crystal Palace's staff after the match, concerned about the forward's Football Association could extend Roberts' suspension to more than three games if it is deemed to be insufficient punishment."No player at Millwall Football Club steps on to the pitch with the intent to harm another, and the club will continue to support Liam, who reached out to Jean-Philippe personally on Saturday evening with an apology which was accepted immediately," the club added."The club are pleased to hear positive updates from Jean-Philippe and wish him the best in his recovery."
