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.

ARB pondered accessorised Ford Ranger
By Tung Nguyen · 27 Jun 2021
ARB at one point had considered building its own rival to the Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior and Toyota HiLux Rugged X, with internal discussions taking place to offer an off-the-shelf accessories bundle for Ford Ranger customers.However, ARB quickly halted
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Haval Big Dog firming for 2022 launch
By Tung Nguyen · 26 Jun 2021
Haval Australia has revealed it has been testing its Big Dog SUV on local soil, with the aim to offering the rugged model to customers in early 2022.Though not yet locked in for sale, CarsGuide understands the Big Dog is a shoe in for Australia as the Chi
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Best hybrid cars arriving in 2021
By Tung Nguyen · 25 Jun 2021
There is no doubt electric cars are going to have a big year in 2021, with so many new options available to buyers at seemingly all price points.
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Best hatchbacks arriving in 2021
By Tung Nguyen · 25 Jun 2021
New-vehicle buyers might be flocking in droves to high-riding SUVs, but that doesn't mean the humble hatchback should be ignored.
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Best 4x4 and off-road vehicles arriving in 2021
By Tung Nguyen · 25 Jun 2021
Australians love the great outdoors and getting off the beaten track, and with destinations like Cape York, Birdsville and Odonata scattered throughout the country, who could blame them?
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Haval confirms H6 Hybrid for 2021
By Tung Nguyen · 25 Jun 2021
Haval will bolster its new-generation H6 mid-size SUV line-up with a hybrid powertrain confirmed to arrive in local showrooms before year's end.Geared to take on the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and MG HS plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), the electrified H6 m
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Updated GWM Ute arriving next month
By Tung Nguyen · 25 Jun 2021
GWM will bring to market two more variants of its Ute model, which will sit as the new entry points to the line-up that now encompasses five variants.The range will expand to include a 4x2 dual-cab automatic and 4x4 dual-cab manual from the third quarter
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Best crossovers arriving in 2021
By Tung Nguyen · 24 Jun 2021
Combining the high-riding appeal of an SUV with the nimbleness of a hatchback, is it any wonder that crossovers are one of the quickest growing segments in automotive?
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12 best EVs available in Australia
By Tung Nguyen · 23 Jun 2021
Australia still lags behind the developed world when it comes to the number of electric vehicles on its roads, around 6000 at last count. In Norway, with a population around five times smaller than Australia, more than 62,000 electric vehicles were sold in 2017 alone.
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Jeep increases Gladiator workhorse capability
By Tung Nguyen · 21 Jun 2021
Jeep Australia has simplified its Gladiator pick-up range, slimming the available grades for its Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado rival to just two variants.Now kicking off at $68,450 before on-road costs for the new Night Eagle
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