Electric car | VinFast negative review not enough to threaten investment in Chatham County, economist says [Video]

PITTSBORO, N.C. (WTVD) — As VinFast makes its way to Chatham County, part of its success may depend on reviews.

Motor Trend’s Scott Evans summarized his review of the company’s first product, the 2023 VinFast CF8 in three words: “Return to sender.”

“It’s unfinished,” Evans said. “The turn signals didn’t always work properly. On the car that I drove, the blind spot warning system basically didn’t work at all. The navigation system on the car I drove did not work at all.”

Despite the negative review, UNC Kenan Institute Chief Economist Gerald Cohen said a lot more would have to happen than just an initial set of negative reviews to impact Chatham County’s investment.

“It’s not a great sign, but it’s not going to have a meaningful impact over the next year or two,” Cohen said. “These things take a long time. They’re going to want to ramp up production, they’re going to want to get this right. They’re not making this …