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.

Honda brings hybrid power to HR-V
By Tung Nguyen · 19 Feb 2021
Honda has uncovered its new-generation HR-V, which will be a hybrid-only small SUV for the European market when it launches in late 2021.This means the Australian arrival is likely for early 2022, but CarsGuide is still awaiting an official response from
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Nissan fully uncovers next-gen Qashqai
By Tung Nguyen · 18 Feb 2021
Nissan's crucial new-generation Qashqai small SUV has been revealed, and will take the fight to the likes of the Mazda CX-30, Toyota C-HR and Kia Seltos with hybrid engines, new looks and a tech-focused equipment list.Expected to land in Australian showro
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Australian car auctions new high watermark
By Tung Nguyen · 17 Feb 2021
A new high watermark for Australian-built cars has been set, with a 1971 Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III selling at auction for an eye-watering $1.15 million.The record-setting price eclipses the HSV GTSR W1 Maloo that sold last month for $1.05m, while the pre
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New Skoda Octavia priced
By Tung Nguyen · 17 Feb 2021
Skoda's new-generation Octavia mid-sizer will finally hit Australian showrooms in late April, nearly 18 months after it was first revealed, with price rises and more tech across the range.However, the Czech brand says there is more value in the 2021 Octav
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Hyundai sets date for Ioniq 5 reveal
By Tung Nguyen · 15 Feb 2021
Hyundai has revealed a new image of its upcoming Ioniq 5 interior, which is set to be as gentle on the environment as its all-electric powertrain thanks to sustainably sourced materials.However, a headline feature of the cabin will be the ability to slide
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Diesel still on the cards for CX-5, CX-8
By Tung Nguyen · 13 Feb 2021
Mazda Australia will remain invested in offering diesel engine options for its SUVs, despite the oil burning variants waning in popularity and accounting for few sales overall.For January, the sales split between petrol and diesel in its CX-8 large SUV wa
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Toyota adds spice to Camry
By Tung Nguyen · 09 Feb 2021
Toyota has released new GR parts for its Camry, adding some sporty styling to its sedate sedan that could come to Australia in the form of a GR Sport variant.Speaking to CarsGuide, a Toyota Australia spokesperson didn't shut down the possibility of a styl
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Mazda CX-30 2021 review: G20 Evolve
By Tung Nguyen · 09 Feb 2021
Mazda has always been great at changing with the times, and arguably nothing personifies this more than its box-fresh CX-30. Billed as a higher-riding version of its waning-in-popularity Mazda3 hatchback, the new model promises to blend the brand's high polish with the hottest body style on the market, so is the CX-30 a hit or miss?
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VW refreshes Tiguan range
By Tung Nguyen · 08 Feb 2021
Volkswagen Australia's updated Tiguan range will hit local showrooms next month with a fresh look, boost in equipment and new diesel engine range topper.The Tiguan's variant nomenclature has also changed, mirroring the upcoming eight-generation Golf, with
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