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.

Which cheap EV is best?

By Tung Nguyen · 03 Jul 2023

Electric vehicles (EVs) have come to Australia in a big way this year, but most still remain out of the budget and reach of many locals just looking for a set of wheels to get them to the shops and back home.

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Renault prices Koleos Iconic Edition

By Tung Nguyen · 30 Jun 2023

Buyers of mid-size SUVs have another choice to throw in the mix with the arrival of the Renault Koleos Iconic Edition, a new flagship to the soon-to-be-discontinued French line-up.

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Hybrid small SUV surge

By Tung Nguyen · 30 Jun 2023

Electrification is coming to Australia in a big way, but for those that are not yet ready to take the plunge with an all-electric model, there is always the humble hybrid.

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Toyota GR Corolla 2023 review: Morizo Edition

By Tung Nguyen · 29 Jun 2023

What's the pinnacle of Toyota performance? Some might think the Supra, but that shares so much with the BMW Z4. Nah, I'd argue the peak of Gazoo Racing is the GR Corolla Morizo Edition, but does this hot hatch have what it takes to hang with the hottest models available?

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BMW teases new M5 Touring

By Tung Nguyen · 28 Jun 2023

BMW will bring to market a new M5 Touring as a genuine rival to the iconic Audi RS6, but local buyers shouldn't get their hopes up just yet.

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New Polestar 2 priced

By Tung Nguyen · 27 Jun 2023

Polestar has priced its upgraded Polestar 2, increasing costs by as much as $3500 but compensating buyers with a host of hardware changes that increase performance, driving range and charging speeds.

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Hyundai Santa Fe 2023 review: Elite hybrid long-term | Part 3

By Tung Nguyen · 24 Jun 2023

Hyundai might be late to the hybrid SUV party, but its Santa Fe might be the best family SUV available in Australia right now.

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Morizo Edition vetting process explained

By Tung Nguyen · 23 Jun 2023

Toyota Australia is taking a page out of Ferrari’s playbook for its limited-run GR Corolla Morizo Edition to ensure its flagship hot hatch will end up in the hands of enthusiasts, rather than collectors, speculators and scalpers.

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GWM Haval H6 2023 review: GT Ultra

By Tung Nguyen · 21 Jun 2023

Sedans, hatchbacks and wagons are so passe, the new flavour is SUV. But how do you differentiate your high-riding crossover from everyone else's tall, boxy and rugged models? If you ask BMW or Mercedes, the answer is to make a coupe version, but the sloped-roof SUV is no longer the purview of the premium German marques, as GWM Haval has its own take on the formula with the H6 GT.

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Toyota Kluger 2023 review: GXL Turbo

By Tung Nguyen · 18 Jun 2023

The Toyota Kluger large SUV has been available with a V6 powertrain from its inception, but for the model year 2023 changes, the venerable bent six has been ditched. In its place is a new 2.4-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine, which delivers less power and more torque, but can it keep pace against rivals that have kept the faith in a six?

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