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.

Jeep believes hybrid will fill V8 hole
By Tung Nguyen · 30 May 2023
If you’re sad there won’t be another petrol V8 or diesel-powered Grand Cherokee, Jeep Australia reckons its incoming 4xe (four-by-e) will scratch that itch.
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Jeep justifies Grand Cherokee price rise
By Tung Nguyen · 27 May 2023
Jeep Australia is aiming high for its new-generation Grand Cherokee large SUV, pushing more upmarket than ever before and hoping customers will “come along with us on the journey”.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee 2023 review: Overland
By Tung Nguyen · 26 May 2023
Jeep has made no bones about the fact it wants to march upmarket and compete against the German big three in the luxury SUV space. But a premium car needs just more than a high price tag, it needs envious levels of refinement, a stacked equipment list and desirability. Does the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee step it up?
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Mazda ups Mazda 3 pricing and equipment
By Tung Nguyen · 24 May 2023
Mazda Australia will launch its revamped and more expensive Mazda3 hatch and sedan line-up from July this year, ditching the manual gearbox from the small car range.
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LCT threshold increases
By Tung Nguyen · 23 May 2023
Australia's controversial luxury car tax threshold has been moved higher for the 2023-2024 financial year, meaning more models will be exempt from the tariff even though many marques are steadily marching upmarket.From July 1, 2023, the LCT threshold will
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Ford prices Everest Wildtrak
By Tung Nguyen · 23 May 2023
Ford Australia’s new Everest Wildtrak will slot in between the Sport and top-spec Platinum grades at $73,090 before on-road costs when it lands in local showrooms later this year.
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Lexus teases new LBX
By Tung Nguyen · 23 May 2023
Lexus is teasing another new model for its line-up, this one called the LBX, which is expected to be a light crossover related to the Toyota Yaris Cross.
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Genesis unveils updated G70
By Tung Nguyen · 22 May 2023
Genesis has lifted the veil on its updated G70 executive sedan, headlined by a new, more potent engine for the entry-level grade.
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China is a car-producing giant
By Tung Nguyen · 22 May 2023
China has become the world’s largest exporter of new cars for the first time, rocketing past Germany and Japan according to data published this year.
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BMW ‘clown shoe’ revived
By Tung Nguyen · 22 May 2023
BMW has returned to the shooting brake arena with the Concept Touring Coupe, the latest in a long lineage of stylish wagons from the Bavarian brand.
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