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.

Hyundai reshuffles Palisade range for 2024
By Tung Nguyen · 16 Oct 2023
Hyundai has introduced changes to its Palisade large SUV line-up for 2024, with the high-spec Highlander grade replaced by the Calligraphy, and a new Calligraphy Black Ink flagship rolling out.
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Toyota previews HiAce EV
By Tung Nguyen · 16 Oct 2023
Toyota will rollout a bevy of van concepts at this year’s Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, headlined by an all-electric HiAce that previews the tailpipe emissions-free future of the long-running light-commercial vehicle (LCV).
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What EV tech works best in a ute?
By Tung Nguyen · 12 Oct 2023
With the automotive industry well down the path to the all-electric future, workhorses like the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger are sure to follow, but what is the best powertrain technology for utes?
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Isuzu confirms development of pick-up EV
By Tung Nguyen · 10 Oct 2023
Isuzu Ute is working on an all-electric pick-up, likely the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux-rivalling D-Max ute, that could make its way to Australia in the next few years.
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Hyundai enters the EV light-truck game
By Tung Nguyen · 09 Oct 2023
Hyundai Australia has a new truck on the market, but it’s not the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux-rivalling ute that many are clamouring for.
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Avenger to appeal to new Jeep customers
By Tung Nguyen · 07 Oct 2023
Jeep is trying to appeal to a younger audience, as well as more female buyers, with its Avenger electric car despite the familiar design cues.
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Mazda refreshes MX-5 for 2024
By Tung Nguyen · 05 Oct 2023
Mazda has updated its MX-5 sports car, culling three variants from the convertible line-up, increasing prices across the range and adding more equipment.
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Ageing Mitsubishi ASX updated, again
By Tung Nguyen · 05 Oct 2023
Mitsubishi Australia will stick with the ageing first-generation ASX small SUV for at least another year, announcing new changes to the Mazda CX-30 rival that also sees prices rise $500 across the board.
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Suzuki's product roadmap revealed
By Tung Nguyen · 04 Oct 2023
Suzuki Australia is preparing a product offensive in 2024, which is expected to be led by the updated Swift hatchback that is being previewed at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show.
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Tesla slightly updates Model Y
By Tung Nguyen · 03 Oct 2023
A refreshed Tesla Model Y has surfaced in China which could preview an expected update for the hot-selling electric vehicle (EV) in Australia. However, Tesla Australia is yet to confirm these changes for the local market, and CarsGuide is still waiting for an official response from the brand. Don’t expect the 2024 Model Y to feature as many changes as the facelifted Model 3 however, as it appears
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