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.

Best 4x4, off-roaders and light-commercial vehicles arriving in 2023

By Tung Nguyen · 18 Jul 2023

If the global pandemic has taught us anything (in addition to good hand hygeine and covering your nose when you squeeze), it's that Aussies love to go off-roading when they can.The last few years have seen a huge surge in interest for models like the Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol, as owners look to go holidaying in the bush instead of waiting in line at the airport only to find out their luggage has been lost at the other end.And this is a trend that looks to conintue well into 2023 with challenger brands like Mahindra, GWM and even Kia looking to throw their hats in the ring against establised players.

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Hyundai’s new Santa Fe gets rugged

By Tung Nguyen · 18 Jul 2023

Hyundai is aiming its next-generation 2024 Santa Fe at the adventure-ready buyer thanks to a rugged, boxy new look and a more capacious interior.

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Best SUVs arriving in 2023

By Tung Nguyen · 13 Jul 2023

Glance down your street or take a trip to your local shops, and chances are about half the cars you see are SUVs.

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Best electric cars arriving in 2023

By Tung Nguyen · 12 Jul 2023

If 2022 proved anything, it was that Australians are finally ready to adopt electric cars en masse. Just look at the sellout success of Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Tesla Model Y.

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Lexus confirms GX for Oz

By Tung Nguyen · 12 Jul 2023

Lexus Australia has confirmed the Toyota Prado-related GX off-road SUV for local consumption from the first half of next year, but it will go against the luxury brand's hybrid philosophy – at least initially.

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Ford Everest 2023 review: Platinum long-term | Part 1

By Tung Nguyen · 12 Jul 2023

Ford Australia has culled a lot of models from its line-up since 2016, leaving the Ranger-based Everest as one of the brand's most important models carrying on the torch from big names like Territory, Escape and even Falcon. So can the Everest step it up and become Ford's new default family car?

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Mercedes prices new A-Class

By Tung Nguyen · 11 Jul 2023

Mercedes’ refreshed A-Class will hit local showrooms this month with a hefty price increase, but also a longer list of equipment to justify the rise in cost of the premium small car.

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Mazda CX-60 crash tested

By Tung Nguyen · 11 Jul 2023

ANCAP has awarded all Mazda CX-60 variants with a maximum five-star rating, making it another model in the Japanese brand's stable with strong safety credentials, but there is a caveat.

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VW reveals new T-Roc pricing

By Tung Nguyen · 07 Jul 2023

Volkswagen Australia has increased pricing and specification for some T-Roc small SUV grades.

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Alfa Romeo prices Tonale PHEV

By Tung Nguyen · 07 Jul 2023

Alfa Romeo Australia has confirmed pricing for its Tonale small SUV flagship, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) officially called the Plug-In Hybrid Q4 and available in a single Veloce trim, but it won’t come cheap.

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