VinFast Gets Cash Infusion, Phases of AI In Dealerships, Prompt of the Week

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This Tuesday morning we are excited to publish the very first AutoIndustry.ai weekly email, covering everything the industry needs to know about AI. But before we talk about that, we’re covering how VinFast’s founder is jumping in to keep the company afloat again.

Show Notes with links:

• VinFast is getting another major capital infusion from its billionaire founder Pham Nhat Vuong as well as parent company Vingroup to aid its global expansion.
  • Pham Nhat Vuong, Vietnam’s first billionaire, pledged a personal investment of $2 billion, and Vingroup plans to loan an additional $1.38 billion.
  • Existing loans from Vingroup to VinFast Vietnam (valued at 80 trillion dong) will convert to preferred shares.
  • Vuong and Vingroup pledge continued support through 2026 to reach “cash flow equilibrium by the end of 2026.”
  • Vuong said in June that he was willing to bet all his money on the company’s growth.

• As AI investments accounted for almost 40% of VC deals in Q3, dealerships should prepare for a surge in AI-driven solutions, likely unfolding in three phases, according to guest contributor Steve Greenfield.
  • Phase 1: The AI-Powered “Co-Pilot”: AI “Co-Pilots” can double productivity by handling routine tasks, allowing employees like BDC agents to respond to twice as many leads and accelerating accounting workflows.
  • Phase 2: The AI-Powered “Intelligent Agent”: Intelligent Agents, like Siri or Alexa, operate independently, managing tasks such as answering dealership calls and scheduling service appointments 24/7, making a “24/7 dealership” possible.
  • Phase 3: AI Replaces Roles: Autonomous AI will start replacing repetitive roles. With human capital making up to 80% of costs, dealerships may see profitability benefits while AI handles tasks once managed by people.
  • Steve’s Advice to Dealership Employees: Embrace AI changes and stay updated on new technologies to help your dealership thrive in the evolving landscape.

• AI Prompt of the week: 
  • “Please help me develop a prompt that captures my company's unique voice, tone, language, and energy. I want to ensure that AI-generated content aligns with our brand’s personality and connects authentically with customers, even as we enhance and streamline the process with AI.
  • To do this, ask me one question at a time until you’re able to write a comprehensive, brand-aligned prompt for generating future content.” 
  • Pro Tip from the AutoIndustry.ai writing team: “Just because you’re talking to a chatbot doesn’t mean you should forget your manners. Always use “please” and “thank you” when prompting (mostly so that robots show mercy on you when the machines revolt).”

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