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.

VW’s Golf wagon arriving soon
By Tung Nguyen · 25 Mar 2021
Volkswagen's new Golf wagon will hit local showrooms in July, and will be one of the only small wagons left on offer in Australia after the departure of rivals like the Ford Focus and Renault Megane.Only the Golf, soon-to-be-replaced Peugeot 308 and Subar
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Cupra brand confirmed for Oz
By Tung Nguyen · 23 Mar 2021
Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) has confirmed that the Cupra performance brand will enter the local market in 2022, likely spearheaded by its go-fast Formentor and Ateca SUVs.As a performance-orientated brand that builds on existing Seat models, Cupra is
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Suzuki Jimny LWB caught
By Tung Nguyen · 22 Mar 2021
Suzuki has been caught testing a new, long-wheelbase (LWB) version of its Jimny off-roader, which could form the basis of the rumoured ute version and offer buyers a budget-friendly alternative to the Toyota HiLux and Ford ranger.The longer wheelbase Jimn
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Can Nissan climb sales chart with new models?
By Tung Nguyen · 21 Mar 2021
Nissan Australia is in for a busy 18 months, preparing to launch three all-new volume-selling models that is expected to push the brand further up the sales charts.Though timing for the already revealed Qashqai, X-Trail and Pathfinder is yet to be locked
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Nissan downplays diesel expectations
By Tung Nguyen · 20 Mar 2021
Nissan Australia, who has slowly reduced its diesel powertrain offerings throughout the years, sees a future where the oil-burning engine will continue to be marginalised in SUVs, possibly in favour of electric and hybrid options.And Nissan isn't the only
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BMW iX here in 2021
By Tung Nguyen · 17 Mar 2021
BMW Australia's all-electric iX will land in local showrooms before 2022 in two grades, the xDrive40 and xDrive50, to take on the Audi e-Tron, Mercedes-Benz EQC and Jaguar I-Pace.Differentiating in the two variants are two different sized batteries - a 70
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MG reveals Marvel R Electric
By Tung Nguyen · 16 Mar 2021
MG has uncovered its all-electric mid-size SUV competitor that will take on the Hyundai Ioniq 5, VW ID.4, Nissan Ariya and recently-revealed Kia EV6.Dubbed Marvel R Electric, the tailpipe emissions-free crossover will launch in Europe in May, but its intr
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Skoda Kamiq selling hot
By Tung Nguyen · 16 Mar 2021
Skoda Australia has exhausted supply of the 85TSI version of its Kamiq small SUV for the year, less than six months after hitting showrooms.According to the Czech brand, demand has been so high for the base version of the new crossover, and due to "overwh
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Honda looking to offer more models
By Tung Nguyen · 14 Mar 2021
Honda Australia's pivot to an agency sales model and lower overall volume could open the door for niche models to enter local showrooms, with more SUVs mooted to bolster the line-up.Speaking to media, Honda Australia boss Stephen Collins said that the Jap
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The Pro-4X won’t be the Navara flagship
By Tung Nguyen · 14 Mar 2021
Nissan Australia has made it no secret that its updated Navara is in line for the Warrior treatment, but how will its next flagship ute shape up?Few details have been confirmed on the new model, but given what was upgraded in last year's model by Premcar
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