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.

Fast and Furious 9 review: Spinning its wheels while stuck in second gear
By Tung Nguyen · 21 Jun 2021
This review contains 'fully sick' spoilers.
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NSW praised for EV vision
By Tung Nguyen · 21 Jun 2021
Australia's peak automotive authority, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), is calling on the rest of the state governments to follow NSW's lead in incentivising electric car adoption, while Nissan, Volkswagen, Hyundai and MG have come out
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Porsche takes inspiration from aftermarket
By Tung Nguyen · 19 Jun 2021
If you are a Porsche designer, it must be tough to find new inspiration for the seemingly never-ending special-edition models that come out.Changing a colour or fitting different wheels just might not be special enough for models as coveted as a 911 or Pa
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Top-spec Alfa Stelvio now more affordable
By Tung Nguyen · 18 Jun 2021
Alfa Romeo's Stelvio Quadrifoglio is now more affordable than ever, decreasing nearly $3000 in price as the rest of the 2021 Italian mid-size SUV line-up joins the already on-sale Sport in local showrooms.As previously reported, the unnamed base grade has
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Nissan officially shows Navara flagship
By Tung Nguyen · 17 Jun 2021
Nissan has officially taken the wraps off its upcoming Navara PRO-4X Warrior, just days after Australian engineering firm and build partner Premcar already let the cat out of the bag.Officially called the Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior by Premcar, key detai
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Toyota Kluger safety put to the test
By Tung Nguyen · 16 Jun 2021
Toyota's new-generation Kluger large SUV has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), with particularly high scores for adult and child occupant protection.The testing was conducted in Aust
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Australia scores special edition Porsche 911
By Tung Nguyen · 16 Jun 2021
Porsche will launch Australia's first market-specific special edition to celebrate 70 years of local sales, fittingly dubbed 70 Years Porsche Australia Edition.The bespoke model is based on a 992-series 911 GT3 with Touring Package, making it also the fir
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Hardcore Nissan Navara shown
By Tung Nguyen · 15 Jun 2021
Nissan's upcoming Navara PRO-4X Warrior has been revealed in images published by Melbourne-based engineering firm Premcar.Though the pictures appear to be rendered mock-ups of the yet-to-be-official-unveiled flagship ute, it appears that much of the equip
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2022 Corvette gets an Australian pricetag
By Tung Nguyen · 09 Jun 2021
The 2022 Chevrolet Corvette is edging closer to its Australian debut, expected later this year, with pricing and initial specs announced by GMSV.Three variants will be available - 2LT, 3LT and a special Carbon Edition - all of which will be based on the y
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Nissan Navara here to stay in Oz
By Tung Nguyen · 09 Jun 2021
Nissan will discontinue its Navara ute next year in Europe with the shuttering of its production facility in Barcelona, Spain, however, Australia will continue to offer its second best-selling model for the foreseeable future.Nissan Australia sources its
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