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.

Nissan rules out longer warranty

By Tung Nguyen · 13 Mar 2021

Nissan Australia is happy keeping its warranty offering at the industry standard of five years/unlimited kilometres, stating that a longer assurance period does not correlate with increased sales.Speaking to CarsGuide, Nissan Australia boss Stephen Lester

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Nissan wants more clarity on EVs

By Tung Nguyen · 10 Mar 2021

Nissan Australia has called on the Australia government to offer more clarity and vision on the direction of electric cars, questioning "why don't we want to be leaders in this area"?Speaking to CarsGuide, Nissan Australia boss Stephen Lester said questio

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Honda explains agency move

By Tung Nguyen · 10 Mar 2021

Honda Australia is months away from flicking the switch and changing over from the traditional dealership model to an agency-style structure on July 1, so here is what it means for new-car buyers.The Japanese car brand will reduce its dealership footprint

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Nissan Australia wants Patrol Nismo

By Tung Nguyen · 07 Mar 2021

Nissan's Nismo performance division might have slowed its activities recently, but that doesn't mean the performance brand is ready to call it quits in Australia.Having offered three products in the past - Juke, 370Z and GT-R - Nismo's line-up has been cu

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Nissan details Navara ute accessories

By Tung Nguyen · 05 Mar 2021

Nissan Australia's new Navara will launch along a robust set of genuine accessories for buyers who don't want to wait for the inevitable Premcar-enhanced Warrior flagship ute.To beef up the front protection, three bullbars are available - premium coated h

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Nissan Navara 2021 review: SL snapshot

By Tung Nguyen · 05 Mar 2021

With the removal of the DX and RX grades, the SL is now the entry point to the 2021 Nissan Navara range.

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Nissan Navara 2021 review: ST snapshot

By Tung Nguyen · 05 Mar 2021

The mid-tier grade of Navara in 2021 is now the ST, which is available exclusively in dual-cab pick-up form.

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Nissan Navara 2021 review: ST-X snapshot

By Tung Nguyen · 05 Mar 2021

The ST-X sits as a more upmarket version of the Navara ST, adding leather interior, dual-zone climate control, push-button start and 18-inch wheels, as well as rear parking sensors and tyre pressure monitoring.

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Nissan Navara 2021 review: Pro-4X snapshot

By Tung Nguyen · 05 Mar 2021

As the top-dog in the 2021 Nissan Navara line-up (for now, at least), the N-Trek-replacing Pro-4X sports a unique exterior design to differentiate it from its siblings.

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Nissan Navara 2021 review

By Tung Nguyen · 05 Mar 2021

Nissan updates its Navara with fresh looks and more equipment to keep it competitive against the market-leading Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, but has it done enough to attract attention from worksite warriors and weekend wanderers?

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