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 playing with sporty hydrogen engines
By Tung Nguyen · 29 Apr 2021
Hyundai is developing a ground-breaking new powertrain that will use a hydrogen fuel-cell stack as a range-extender for a battery electric vehicle, solving the problem of limited range in a sporty EV.Speaking to journalists at the reveal of the Kona N, Hy
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Honda Odyssey 2021 review
By Tung Nguyen · 28 Apr 2021
In 2021, SUVs have proven to be the most dominate body style on the Australian market and are available across various sizes. Without a large SUV to call its own though, Honda is hoping the Odyssey people mover can tempt buyers with large families away from a high rider and into a minivan.
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BMW M electric plans detailed
By Tung Nguyen · 28 Apr 2021
BMW's M division will unveil its first electrified model later this year, but the brand's boss still thinks there is room for new powertrains to sit alongside the existing V8 and inline six-cylinder petrol engines.Speaking on BMW Australia's podcast last
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Hyundai plotting more go-fast SUVs?
By Tung Nguyen · 28 Apr 2021
Hyundai is open to giving the N treatment to more of its SUV models, including the Tucson and Santa Fe, though larger models will likely need to adopt some of electrification for a performance boost.Speaking to journalists at the reveal of the Kona N onli
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Hyundai finally details its Kona N
By Tung Nguyen · 27 Apr 2021
Hyundai has finally lifted the covers off its long-teased Kona N, which packs a mighty punch of up to 213kW/392Nm to prove itself amongst hot-hatch competitors like the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST.The caveat though, is it will only make 213kW un
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Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 to get N treatment?
By Tung Nguyen · 27 Apr 2021
Hyundai will build an all-electric N car based on its E-GMP architecture, which is heavily rumoured to be the go-fast version of the already-revealed Ioniq 5 medium SUV.Speaking to journalists at the reveal of the Kona N, Hyundai N global chief marketing
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Ford Ranger line-up expands
By Tung Nguyen · 23 Apr 2021
Ford Australia will rollout two new variants of its popular Ranger ute around the middle of the year, the weekend-ready 4x2 XL Sport and the worksite-focused 4x4 XL Heavy Duty Special Edition.The former will be priced at $43,790 before on-road costs, and
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Toyota Mirai 2021 review
By Tung Nguyen · 22 Apr 2021
In 2021 it has become crystal clear that the future of automotive lies in electric vehicles (EVs), but, because of Australia's unique geography, a tail pipe emission-free reality still seems so far away. What's a car brand to do? Well, if you're Toyota, you bring in a hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle like the Mirai, which is eco-friendly but ditches long recharge times.
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Mini expands electric line-up
By Tung Nguyen · 22 Apr 2021
Mini has expanded its electric Cooper SE offerings in Australia with the rollout of the Classic and Mini Yours trims priced at $55,650 and $62,825 respectively.Thought pricing is up slightly on last year's model, which was available in a single grade pric
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Mini prices its 2021 line-up
By Tung Nguyen · 22 Apr 2021
Mini has outed pricing and specs for its refreshed 2021 Hatch and Convertible range, hugely expanding available variants with five trim levels and three engines on offer spread across three body styles.In the three-door Hatch body, the Cooper, Cooper S an
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