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.

Toyota could help Mazda with EVs
By Tung Nguyen · 06 Jul 2023
Mazda has been slower to the electric vehicle (EV) game than some other big-name manufacturers in Australia, but that could all be about to change thanks to Toyota's help.
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New ANCAP results focus on electrified cars
By Tung Nguyen · 06 Jul 2023
ANCAP has announced the latest round of safety results, awarding the incoming Ford Mustang Mach-E, popular GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid, and the full-electric versions of the Genesis GV70 and G80 with top marks.
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MG shows off MG4 XPower
By Tung Nguyen · 05 Jul 2023
MG has ripped the covers off its flagship MG4 electric car, dubbed XPower, that is under consideration for Australia.
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Fiat reveals 600e crossover
By Tung Nguyen · 05 Jul 2023
Fiat has revived its 600 nameplate for an all-new electric crossover designed to take on the likes of the Toyota Corolla Cross, Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai Kona.
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GWM drops Ora EV pricing
By Tung Nguyen · 05 Jul 2023
GWM (Great Wall Motors) has cut a significant chunk from its Ora electric car’s pricing to better place it against affordable EV rivals the BYD Dolphin and MG4.
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New BMW 5 Series priced
By Tung Nguyen · 05 Jul 2023
BMW Australia’s new-generation 5 Series will arrive with two electric vehicle (EV) options that should fill the hole left by the discontinuation of the Tesla Model S in the local market.
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Kia officially reveals new Picanto
By Tung Nguyen · 04 Jul 2023
Kia Australia has confirmed the punchy turbo-petrol Picanto GT will be discontinued with the facelift of the micro hatchback coming later this year.
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Mazda 2 pricing creeps up
By Tung Nguyen · 04 Jul 2023
Mazda Australia has nudged up the pricing of its Mazda2 hatch and sedan line-up just weeks after the updated 2023 line-up went on sale, and the same month deliveries are due to begin.
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Kia's Niro might not be the one
By Tung Nguyen · 03 Jul 2023
Kia's updated 2024 Niro electrified small SUV line-up has become more expensive, with the full-electric versions now pricier than the Telsa Model Y and Volvo EX30.
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Model 3 and Model Y now cheaper
By Tung Nguyen · 03 Jul 2023
The price for Tesla’s popular Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV electric cars are as low as they have ever been thanks to revisions in cost that went into effect in the new financial year.
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