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.

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.

Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux are about to get some competition from Mahindra with new ute revealed

16 August 2023 by Tung Nguyen

BYD wants to become a global electric car powerhouse and calls on Chinese compatriots to 'demolish the old legends'

15 August 2023 by Tung Nguyen

China’s BYD has put out a call to action for compatriot car brands to...Read more

How the 2024 Toyota Prado will survive well into the next decade

14 August 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Anything is possible for the new-generation Toyota Prado off-roader, at...Read more

Audi gives in to the dark side with 2023 Q5, Q7, Q8, A4, A5 Sportback and Q2 limited-time Dynamic Black grades

11 August 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Audi Australia has added a touch of darkness to its A4, A5 Sportback,...Read more

Toyota Australia increases prices of most popular models including HiLux, RAV4, LandCruiser and Kluger

11 August 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Toyota Australia has raised prices for most of its models by as much as...Read more

From CX-5, CX-30 and CX-8 to Mazda 6 and MX-5, Mazda's most popular models have become more expensive

8 August 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Mazda Australia has increased pricing on some of its most popular...Read more

Superstylin'! 2023 Lexus LC updated with bigger price and equipment list to entice buyers away from BMW 8 Series

8 August 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Lexus Australia has updated its flagship LC coupe and convertible with...Read more

Pricing increased for 2023 Nissan X-Trail SUV and Navara ute

8 August 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Two of Nissan's most popular models – the mid-size X-Trail SUV and the...Read more

The one PHEV to rule them all? 2024 Lexus RX plugs in, but when is this Mazda CX-90 and Audi Q8 rival coming to Australia?

7 August 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Lexus Australia is no closer to confirming timing for its RX plug-in...Read more

2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class back on the menu, but pricing is way up for the upmarket Land Rover Defender rival

7 August 2023 by Tung Nguyen

After a two-year hiatus, Mercedes-Benz Australia will once again begin...Read more

Loads of lusso! 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce steps up in price, but gains extra gear in a bid for more share against Mercedes GLA and BMW X2

2 August 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Alfa Romeo Australia has increased pricing for its Tonale Veloce just...Read more

Plug-only Pugs! 2023 Peugeot 508 goes hybrid-only as Sportswagon PHEV lands to entice BMW 3 Series and Genesis G70 buyers

2 August 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Peugeot's new 508 Sportswagon plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)...Read more

Mazda Australia commits to slow-selling MX-30, sells out initial electric car allocation as prices go up - again

1 August 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Mazda Australia is committed to the slow-selling MX-30 SUV despite the...Read more

No, not Nismo too! 2024 Nissan Z Nismo goes auto-only, but nearly tops Ford Mustang V8 outputs as it targets Toyota Supra and BMW M2 at the track

1 August 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Nissan’s hardcore Nismo-tuned Z will hit Australian showrooms next year...Read more

The Ford Ranger Raptor rival you've been waiting for? Toyota prices its most POTENT HiLux yet as 2024 GR Sport edges closer to showrooms

28 July 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Toyota's top-dog HiLux GR Sport will land in Australian showrooms from...Read more

Price stung! 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E pricing comes down, but will existing customers be forced to pay original costs for Tesla Model Y and Kia EV6 rival?

25 July 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Ford Australia has tweaked pricing for its Mustang Mach-E ahead of its...Read more

Is the best yet to come from Nissan? Qashqai, X-Trail, Pathfinder, Juke and Z might be all new, but the brand will be bolstered by much more to come soon

24 July 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Nissan might have just finished a comprehensive product overhaul with...Read more

The best new cars coming in 2023

21 July 2023 by Tung Nguyen

While the automotive industry continues to grapple with supply-chain issues and production shortages, many exciting fresh models are still on the way. Some cars were meant to arrive in 2022 and had to be delayed, but that doesn't mean you should sleep on what's coming to local showrooms in 2023...Read more

The downsizing of AMG continues with the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 and 63 S E Performance moving to four-cylinder engines

18 July 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Mercedes-Benz has lifted the lid on its AMG-tuned mid-size GLC SUVs,...Read more

Best 4x4, off-roaders and light-commercial vehicles arriving in 2023

18 July 2023 by Tung Nguyen

If the global pandemic has taught us anything (in addition to good hand hygeine and covering your nose when you squeeze), it's that Aussies love to go off-roading when they can. The last few years have seen a huge surge in interest for models like the Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol , as...Read more

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Tung Nguyen

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