Audi Vietnam has delivered the second batch of 258 new cars to the APEC 2017 Committee, which will be used during the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and related events in Da Nang city in November.
Audi Vietnam has delivered 186 cars of five different models in APEC limited edition to the APEC 2017 Committee. (Photo: Audi Vietnam)
Hanoi (VNA) – Audi Vietnam hasdelivered the second batch of 258 new cars to the APEC 2017 Committee, whichwill be used during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' Meeting and related events in central DaNang city in November.
The batch comprised of 186 cars of fivedifferent models in APEC limited edition, including the all-new Audi Q5 exclusively produced forVietnam.
The first batch was handed over in April.
The carmaker has provided training for 150 driversfor APEC events in Hanoi between August 18 and 23.
According to Audi Vietnam Official ImporterGeneral Director Laurent Genet, to serve state leaders and other high-rankingofficials of the 21 member economies from the Asia-Pacific region, Vietnam needsmany more high-end cars.
Audi Vietnam is an APEC Committee sponsor,responsible for providing the entire fleet of 400 APEC cars and regularlymaintaining them.-VNA
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Audi Vietnam has delivered 186 cars of five different models in APEC limited edition to the APEC 2017 Committee. (Photo: Audi Vietnam) 
