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.

Skoda Australia is about to have a big year
By Tung Nguyen · 07 Feb 2021
Skoda Australia has quietly been delivering consistently polished products since its relaunch in 2007, but even with strong value-for-money credentials and the might of Volkswagen Group behind it, the brand hasn't quite broken into the mainstream consciou
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VW Australia expands sporty offerings
By Tung Nguyen · 06 Feb 2021
From the Hyundai i30 N and Toyota GR Yaris to the Nissan Juke Nismo and Mini Countryman JCW - there hasn't been any shortage of go-fast models in all shapes and sizes hitting Australian showrooms in recent years.But one brand - Volkswagen - has been notic
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New F-150 Raptor revealed
By Tung Nguyen · 04 Feb 2021
Ford has pulled the covers off its third-generation F-150 Raptor, which could give clues to what is in store for the hotly-anticipated all-new 2020 Ranger Raptor.Powering the new F-150 Raptor is a carryover 3.5-litre twin-turbo EcoBoost petrol V6, but For
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Mercedes’ Vito van refreshed for 2021
By Tung Nguyen · 03 Feb 2021
Mercedes-Benz Vans has brought its facelifted Vito van into local showrooms, upping standard safety with the inclusion of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and adding new MWB variants to the mix.The update won't come without a cost though, with carryover
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Nissan lifts prices of Patrol
By Tung Nguyen · 02 Feb 2021
Nissan Australia has increased prices for its Patrol large SUV for the 2021 model year while leaving specification levels static.The Patrol range now kicks off at $78,910 before on-road costs for the Ti, up $1150 from last year's version, while the top-sp
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Nissan prices full Navara range
By Tung Nguyen · 01 Feb 2021
Nissan Australia has outed full pricing and specifications for its 2021 Navara ute range, with the costs up by as much as $5150 thanks to the standard fitment of advanced safety features.Kicking off the range as before is the 4x2 SL Single Cab Chassis man
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GM commits to an electric future
By Tung Nguyen · 29 Jan 2021
General Motors is betting big on an electric future, announcing its intention to be a tailpipe emissions-free brand in passenger cars by 2035, but could Holden have fit in that picture?The news comes less than a year after GM pulled the plug on its Holden
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Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S 2021 review
By Tung Nguyen · 28 Jan 2021
The Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S might look like a small SUV on the outside, but it’s packing a 310kW/500Nm engine that gives it enough gusto to frighten even the hottest of hot hatches. Is this the ultimate blend of performance and practicality?
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Iveco ups equipment, safety levels of Daily
By Tung Nguyen · 28 Jan 2021
Iveco has updated its Daily van and cab chassis range with new Euro 6-compliant engines, as well as boosting safety technologies and standard equipment for the 2021 model year.Starting with the van range, three trims are available - 35S, 50C and 70C - acr
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BMW details M5 CS
By Tung Nguyen · 27 Jan 2021
BMW Australia has confirmed its ballistic M5 CS for local showrooms, with only 20 examples landing from mid-2021 priced at $274,900 before on-road costs.This places the M5 CS $28,000 above the M5 Competition ($246,900), as well as the Audi RS7 ($224,00) a
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