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.

Isuzu debuts battery-swapping tech
By Tung Nguyen · 12 Nov 2023
Isuzu believes that battery-swapping stations could be the key to mass-market electric vehicle (EV) adoption, especially for light trucks that need to minimise downtime and maximise hours on the road.
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Suzuki’s EV has Aussie connection
By Tung Nguyen · 11 Nov 2023
A strong Australian influence will permeate throughout Suzuki’s first global electric car, as the eVX concept was penned by a Melbourne-raised designer.
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Isuzu Trucks doesn’t mind being last to EVs
By Tung Nguyen · 10 Nov 2023
Isuzu Trucks is not perturbed by being a latecomer to the electric truck game as rivals from Hyundai, Fuso and Iveco quickly move into the EV space.
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Hyundai revises 2025 Ioniq 6 line-up
By Tung Nguyen · 07 Nov 2023
Hyundai Australia has made its Ioniq 6 electric car more accessible by introducing a more affordable grade for its model year 2024 update.
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Cheaper than a Tesla Model 3? Hyundai lowers entry point to 2024 Ioniq 6 electric car with smaller battery option
By Tung Nguyen · 07 Nov 2023
Hyundai Australia has made its Ioniq 6 electric car more accessible by introducing a more affordable grade for its model year 2024 update.
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MG drops ZS EV prices
By Tung Nguyen · 07 Nov 2023
MG Australia has slashed pricing of its ZS EV SUV by up to $6000 to keep it more competitive against the influx of more affordable electric cars like the BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora.
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Oz a chance for new Honda Prelude
By Tung Nguyen · 07 Nov 2023
Honda has confirmed its new Prelude coupe will enter production around the middle of the decade as a global model, but track enthusiasts should keep their expectations in check.
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Isuzu spills more details on D-Max EV
By Tung Nguyen · 07 Nov 2023
Isuzu's incoming electric D-Max pick-up will borrow heavily from the N Series truck EV, but the Japanese brand still believes the tailpipe emissions-free ute will have limited uses.
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SsangYong to put electric ute into production
By Tung Nguyen · 06 Nov 2023
SsangYong, now known as KG Mobility, will put a mass-market electric pick-up into production in the latter half of 2024, following the announcement of a “close technical partnership” with China’s BYD.
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Subaru's wild new concept won't be produced
By Tung Nguyen · 05 Nov 2023
Subaru surprised the world with the reveal of the wildly-styled Sport Mobility Concept last week, but it could amount to little more than vapourware.
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