Articles by Tung Nguyen

Tung Nguyen
News Editor

Having studied journalism at Monash University, Tung started his motoring journalism career more than a decade ago at established publications like Carsales and Wheels magazine.

Since then, he has risen through the ranks at GoAuto to Managing Editor before joining the CarsGuide team in 2019 as the newly-appointed News Editor.

Since starting at CarsGuide, Tung has spearheaded the push for well-researched and unique stories that will shines a light on the automotive industry for new-car-buying intenders, who might struggle to keep up to date with the fast-paced environment of motoring.

The last few years alone have seen an explosion of interest in electric cars, as well as a push for autonomous driving, and as News Editor, it is Tung’s job to stay abreast of all the latest and deliver stories worthy of CarsGuide growing audience.

Honda ZR-V 2024 review: VTi LX
By Tung Nguyen · 28 Aug 2023
Honda Australia might have made a controversial decision to switch sales models, cull its line-up and halve its sales, but that doesn't mean the Japanese brand doesn't field competitive and exciting models in the local market. Enter the ZR-V, Honda's attempt to steal the thunder away from the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4.
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Nissan's Leaf successor takes shape
By Tung Nguyen · 28 Aug 2023
Nissan’s Leaf-succeeding electric car could be set for a significant boost in range that would make it much more competitive against models like the Hyundai Kona Electric and BYD Atto 3.
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Ford Everest 2023 review: Platinum long-term | Part 2
By Tung Nguyen · 26 Aug 2023
The saying goes, the bigger the better, but the Ford Everest might just be too big for our family's needs.
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Ford ups pricing of Everest
By Tung Nguyen · 22 Aug 2023
Ford’s Everest has just become more expensive, however Ford has not increased specification to match the increased asking price for Everest.
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Ram introduces new 1500
By Tung Nguyen · 22 Aug 2023
Ram has a new 1500 truck in town, suitably named Big Horn, that will be the new entry point to the range as the previous-generation model winds down.
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Genesis prices 2024 GV70, GV80
By Tung Nguyen · 21 Aug 2023
Genesis Australia has streamlined its GV70 and GV80 SUV line-ups, while also increasing pricing by as much as $2030 across the board from September this year.
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Ford reveals ultimate Mustang
By Tung Nguyen · 18 Aug 2023
The new Ford Mustang GTD has a singular purpose: To embarrass all others at the racetrack.
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Chery locks in Tiggo 7 Pro for 2023
By Tung Nguyen · 18 Aug 2023
Chery’s Australian offensive will continue with the Tiggo 7 Pro SUV set to join the Omoda 5 crossover later this year.
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Jeep Australia confirms first EV
By Tung Nguyen · 18 Aug 2023
Jeep Australia will finally get into the electric car game with its Avenger small SUV arriving next year as a competitor to EV versions of the Hyundai Kona and MG ZS.
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Mahindra EVs incoming
By Tung Nguyen · 17 Aug 2023
If you thought inexpensive electric cars were exclusively the purview of China, Mahindra wants to you think again as it lays its commitment for no less than four new EVs that could take the fight right to the BYD Dolphin, MG4 and GWM Ora.
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