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.

BMW releases new 4 Series Gran Coupe pricing
By Tung Nguyen · 06 Jul 2021
BMW Australia has released pricing and full specifications for the second-generation 4 Series Gran Coupe ahead of the mid-size sedan’s showroom arrival in the fourth quarter of this year
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GWM Haval wantS a top 10 spot
By Tung Nguyen · 04 Jul 2021
GWM/Haval has ambitions to be a top 10 brand in Australia, and it will launch up to 12 new or refreshed models over the next three years to try and leapfrog the likes of Honda and Jeep.So far this year, GWM/Haval has amassed 5489 new registrations, which
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ARB keen for new LandCruiser accessories
By Tung Nguyen · 04 Jul 2021
Off-road accessories expert ARB has confirmed it will roll-out an expansive range of parts for the upcoming 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, but development won't start in earnest until the firm has its hands on the new SUV.
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GWM building case for Ora EVs
By Tung Nguyen · 03 Jul 2021
GWM is building the case for its all-electric Ora brand in Australia, spurred by recent announcements surrounding electric vehicle (EV) initiatives and public acceptance of the new technology.Having been revealed back in 2018 at the Beijing motor show, GW
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What’s taking Patrol Warrior so long?
By Tung Nguyen · 02 Jul 2021
Nissan Australia has been plotting its own hardcore off-road SUV in the form of the Patrol Warrior for nearly two years, but the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series-rivalling model seems no closer to hitting showrooms.Having first confirmed plans to make the Pa
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Haval Jolion 2021 review
By Tung Nguyen · 02 Jul 2021
Haval is making a play at being a big player in Australia, and spearheading its ambitions is the new Jolion SUV. Replacing the H2, the Jolion has now grown in size and sophistication to try and rival the Kia Seltos, Nissan Qashqai, SsangYong Korando and more, but is it any good?
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Nissan’s new Navara flagship almost here
By Tung Nguyen · 01 Jul 2021
Nissan's new Navara PRO-4X Warrior won't be constrained by limited supply like its N-Trek Warrior predecessor, with Premcar expected to pump out 1500 units of the flagship ute per year for the foreseeable future.Only 1400 examples of the Navara N-Trek War
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Vic’s controversial EV tax comes into effect
By Tung Nguyen · 01 Jul 2021
Electric car owners in Victoria will, from today, now have to pay to drive their vehicles on public roads at a rate of 2.5 cents per kilometre for fully electric cars and 2c/km for plug-in hybrids, despite these vehicles making up less than one per cent o
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Tank 700 could come to crush LC300
By Tung Nguyen · 29 Jun 2021
GWM is studying the potential for its hardcore SUV sub-brand Tank for the Australian market, and it will be headlined by the full-sized rock-hopping 700 model.A timeframe for the Tank 700 is currently unclear, but with the Tank 300 expected to be given th
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Chinese Tank close to Australian arrival
By Tung Nguyen · 28 Jun 2021
GMW is set to launch another model stream in Australia alongside the GWM Ute and Haval SUVs with the off-road-focused Tank 300 SUV earmarked for introduction in early 2022.Though not yet confirmed, the Tank 300 has touched down on local soil for validatio
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