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.

Haval lets loose full H6 pricing

By Tung Nguyen · 09 Apr 2021

Haval’s new-generation H6 mid-size SUV has arrived in local showrooms with three grades, priced from $30,990 driveaway for the entry-level Premium FWD variant

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Honda Accord Hybrid 2021 review: VTi-LX

By Tung Nguyen · 09 Apr 2021

Honda Australia has slimmed down its model range recently in a bid to build a more sustainable business, and the Accord mid-size sedan has survived the cut. But buyers are quickly moving away from sedans and into SUVs, so let's see if we can work out why Honda is committed to the Accord.

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VW prices its new Caddy range

By Tung Nguyen · 08 Apr 2021

Volkswagen's new-generation Caddy light-commercial van will hit Australian showrooms in July with prices creeping up due to a new design, improved safety and updated technology.Five variants split across two wheelbases (SWB and Maxi) are available from la

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Hyundai updates Kona Electric SUV

By Tung Nguyen · 07 Apr 2021

Hyundai Australia's Kona Electric is more expensive in 2021, but has also received a longer driving range, rejuvenated look and increased standard safety to justify the price increase.Available again in two grades, the Elite and Highlander, the Kona Elect

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MG has increased the price for its ZST SUV

By Tung Nguyen · 07 Apr 2021

MG Australia's ZST is now more expensive to buy, jumping $500 in cost in 2021 after just seven months on the market.The range-opening Excite is now priced at $29,990 while the Essence grade is $32,990, with the MG ZST line-up competing against the likes o

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MG prices its MG3 up for 2021

By Tung Nguyen · 06 Apr 2021

MG's hot-selling MG3 light hatchback has gotten a little more expensive for 2021, jumping up $500 compared to last year's model.The three-variant line-up continues as before, with the MG3 Core range-opener now priced at $17,490 drive-away, while the mid-t

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Is Toyota being left behind on EVs?

By Tung Nguyen · 05 Apr 2021

It might seem like Toyota Australia is betting big on the future of hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) at the cost of plug-in battery electric vehicles (BEVs), but the Japanese brand promises something is coming to rival the likes of the Nissan

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Mazda CX-8 2021 review: Sport snapshot

By Tung Nguyen · 31 Mar 2021

The Sport grade opens the CX-8 range and is priced at $39,990 before on-road costs for the front-drive 2.5-litre petrol and $46,990 for the all-paw 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine.The former puts out 140kW/252Nm while the latter makes 140kW/450Nm, and both are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.Standard equipment on the Sport grade includes an 8.0-inch multimedia system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 17-inch wheels, digital radio, head-up display, black cloth interior and three-zone climate control.Safety systems extend to autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, traffic-sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control and a reversing camera.

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Mazda CX-8 2021 review: Touring snapshot

By Tung Nguyen · 31 Mar 2021

The Touring is the second lowest grade of CX-8 available, but is offered with a choice of petrol or diesel engines.The petrol engine is a 2.5-litre unit outputting 140kW/252Nm and sends drive to the front wheels, while the 2.2-litre turbo-diesel produces 140kW/450Nm and drives all four corners. Both come with a six-speed automatic.Added to the Touring grade is keyless entry, push-button start, electronically adjustable front seats, heated front seats, front parking sensors and a black leather interior.

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Mazda CX-8 2021 review: GT snapshot

By Tung Nguyen · 31 Mar 2021

The second-to-top GT grade adds a few more upmarket appointments to the interior, including a 10-speaker Bose sound system and a sunroof.On the outside, the GT is distinguished by 19-inch wheels, adaptive LED headlights and LED daytime running lights.Only the diesel engine is available for the GT grade, which is a 2.2-litre unit outputting 140kW/450Nm to either the front or all-four wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.The front-drive version is priced at $62,790 before on-road costs, while the all-wheel-drive GT is $63,290.

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