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.

G-Class order books reopen
By Tung Nguyen · 07 Aug 2023
After a two-year hiatus, Mercedes-Benz Australia will once again begin taking orders for its AMG-tuned G-Class, but customers will be asked to pay more than ever for the V8-powered off-roader.
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Alfa Tonale Veloce moves up
By Tung Nguyen · 02 Aug 2023
Alfa Romeo Australia has increased pricing for its Tonale Veloce just months after launching, but the brand has compensated the rise with more equipment.
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Peugeot's 508 goes PHEV only
By Tung Nguyen · 02 Aug 2023
Peugeot's new 508 Sportswagon plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) will herald a shift in strategy for the French medium-car line-up as it drops all internal-combustion engine versions in favour of a hybrid-only play.
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MX-30 here to stay in Australia
By Tung Nguyen · 01 Aug 2023
Mazda Australia is committed to the slow-selling MX-30 SUV despite the model being discontinued in the US.
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Nissan reveals new Z Nismo
By Tung Nguyen · 01 Aug 2023
Nissan’s hardcore Nismo-tuned Z will hit Australian showrooms next year with more power, torque, handling prowess and aggressive styling, but will be paired exclusively to a nine-speed automatic transmission.
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Toyota prices 2024 HiLux GR Sport
By Tung Nguyen · 28 Jul 2023
Toyota's top-dog HiLux GR Sport will land in Australian showrooms from September, wearing a Ford Ranger Wildtrak-rivalling pricetag.
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Ford revises Mustang Mach-E pricing
By Tung Nguyen · 25 Jul 2023
Ford Australia has tweaked pricing for its Mustang Mach-E ahead of its late 2023 launch, with the mid-spec Premium and top-spec GT coming down slightly in price after changes in the luxury car tax.
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Nissan is in for a busy few years
By Tung Nguyen · 24 Jul 2023
Nissan might have just finished a comprehensive product overhaul with new-generation versions of the Qashqai, X-Trail, Pathfinder and Z hitting showrooms in the last 12 months, but it looks like there is plenty more to come from the Japanese brand.
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The best new cars coming in 2023
By Tung Nguyen · 21 Jul 2023
While the automotive industry continues to grapple with supply-chain issues and production shortages, many exciting fresh models are still on the way.
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AMG-tuned GLCs revealed
By Tung Nguyen · 18 Jul 2023
Mercedes-Benz has lifted the lid on its AMG-tuned mid-size SUVs now with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that replaced the old V8 and V6 powertrain.
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