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.

Ford Ranger caught testing in Australia
By Tung Nguyen · 26 Jan 2021
Ford's crucial new-generation Ranger ute has been caught testing in Australia, with a full product reveal expected later in the year ahead of a 2022 market launch.Caught near Ford's validation and testing ground west of Melbourne, the heavily disguised Ra
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Rare Aussie car collection goes to auction
By Tung Nguyen · 21 Jan 2021
A collection of rare Australian muscle cars is currently up for auction in Perth, and each model could set a new record sale price if current market appetite is any indication.Bids are now open for the group of 'Ultimate Aussie Muscle Cars', with bidding
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Honda’s CR-V SUV gets price revision
By Tung Nguyen · 21 Jan 2021
Honda Australia has quietly increased the prices for its popular CR-V mid-size SUV, with increases of up to $1010 kicking in from January 1, 2021.Now starting at $31,300 before on-road costs, the base Vi is $810 more expensive than before, while the next-
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Honda hybridises HR-V
By Tung Nguyen · 19 Jan 2021
Honda has confirmed it will electrify its HR-V small SUV this year that will take the fight directly to the new-gen Nissan Qashqai, Toyota C-HR Hybrid and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.Just a teaser for now, nothing has been confirmed for the new HR-V sav
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Lexus prices its new LS sedan
By Tung Nguyen · 18 Jan 2021
Lexus Australia has increased the pricing of its LS luxury limo for 2021, but also added a few minor tweaks to keep it fresh against competition like the upcoming Mercedes-Benz S-Class.Now priced at $199,953 before on-road costs for the F Sport grades of
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Kia is coming after Tesla
By Tung Nguyen · 15 Jan 2021
Kia's plans to rollout seven new electric vehicles (EVs) by 2027 will include a sporty model, according to the brand's boss.Speaking to international media, Kia president and CEO Ho-Sung Song confirmed the fun-focused battery-electric vehicle when asked a
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Kia announces new brand direction
By Tung Nguyen · 15 Jan 2021
Kia has announced its intention to transform itself from just a humble car company to a 'future mobility' brand, and has dropped 'Motors' from its name to show how serious it is about its plans.As such, the South Korean brand is developing new products fo
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Renault reveals new R5
By Tung Nguyen · 15 Jan 2021
Renault has revealed its new 5 Prototype that will point the way forward for its electric car ambitions, as well as plans to expand into the tech and service industries.The new brand direction - dubbed 'Nouvelle Vague' (French for 'new wave') - will see R
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Toyota Supra 2021 review: GTS
By Tung Nguyen · 14 Jan 2021
When Toyota teamed with BMW to build its new 2019 Supra, everyone was delighted to see a turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine under the bonnet, albeit with only 250kW. Toyota has upped the ante to 285kW for the Supra’s 2021 model year update, though. So, is more actually better?
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Tuners tweak Toyota GR Yaris
By Tung Nguyen · 14 Jan 2021
Aftermarket tuning-specialists Litchfield have wasted no time in enhancing the box-fresh Toyota GR Yaris, announcing it is deep in development of various upgrades including an ECU tuning box to liberate more power and torque.Litchfield's research revealed
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