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.

Honda prices ZR-V
By Tung Nguyen · 19 May 2023
Honda Australia hopes its slowing sales will receive a shot in the arm with the arrival of the ZR-V mid-size SUV later this month, available in four flavours and priced from $40,200 drive-away.
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Mazda rotary sports car patent exposed
By Tung Nguyen · 18 May 2023
Mazda has long flirted with the idea of reviving the rotary sports car since the discontinuation of the RX-8 in 2012, but a newly surfaced patent could indicate a new Toyota Supra and Nissan Z rival is just around the corner.
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VW launches new T-Roc CityLife
By Tung Nguyen · 18 May 2023
Volkswagen Australia has a new entry-level T-Roc in town, dubbed the CityLife special edition, that bundles several unique features into the small SUV priced from $35,990 before on-road costs.
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Tesla teases what’s next
By Tung Nguyen · 17 May 2023
Tesla has shown a shadowy teaser image of its next model, believed to be the more affordable Model 2 that could bring pricing for its electric vehicles (EVs) way down.
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Range Rover ups flagship V8 power
By Tung Nguyen · 17 May 2023
Land Rover has a new top dog in town, revealing an updated Range Rover SV with up to 454kW from a twin-turbo V8 petrol engine.
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Honda reveals plug-in CR-V
By Tung Nguyen · 15 May 2023
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of Honda's crucial new-generation CR-V has been revealed in the UK, opening the door for the more advanced hybrid SUV to make it to Australia to take on the Mazda CX-8, Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota Kluger.
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How to pick between a Ranger and Amarok
By Tung Nguyen · 15 May 2023
With the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, Volkswagen Amarok, Nissan Navara, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, SsangYong Musso, GWM Cannon, LDV T60 and more on sale, Australia is no doubt in love with the ute.
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Volvo and Polestar delay EVs due to bugs
By Tung Nguyen · 12 May 2023
Volvo and Polestar have been forced to delay production, and therefore the launches, of their EX90 and Polestar 3 electric cars respectively due to more time needed to iron out software problems.
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Lexus GX teased for Australia
By Tung Nguyen · 12 May 2023
The new-generation Toyota Prado’s upmarket cousin, the Lexus GX, looks set for an Australian arrival next year as the premium brand teases the exterior design of the rugged 4x4 SUV.
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Porsche 718 Spyder RS unleashed
By Tung Nguyen · 10 May 2023
"The last new 718 to feature a combustion engine" will come in the form of Porsche's new 718 Spyder RS, a drop-top version of the Cayman GT4 RS that combines unlimited headroom with a stonking 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat six.Borrowed from the 911 G
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