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.

Bronco production starting in China soon
By Tung Nguyen · 18 Sep 2023
Ford’s Bronco will soon be made in China, with the Blue Oval brand leveraging its joint venture with Jangling Motor to produce the large off-road SUV from next year in Asia.
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New high for Isuzu Ute
By Tung Nguyen · 18 Sep 2023
Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) is headed for a banner 2023 as sales surpass 28,000 units after eight months of trading.
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Who can take down tog-dog Toyota?
By Tung Nguyen · 17 Sep 2023
Toyota Australia has long held a dominant grip on the Australian new-car market, having wrestled control from home-grown brands like Holden and Ford.
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Hyundai details 2024 i30 Sedan N
By Tung Nguyen · 15 Sep 2023
Hyundai will launch its first N model in the world's largest car market of China with the refreshed i30 Sedan N that is also due in Australia in early 2024.
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Porsche teases new Panamera
By Tung Nguyen · 15 Sep 2023
Porsche’s third-generation Panamera has entered the final phase of testing before a global debut later this year, and the German brand has confirmed a new “high-performance” plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) will be made available.
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Hyundai hot hatches back on the menu
By Tung Nguyen · 14 Sep 2023
Hyundai Australia has reopened order books for N versions of its i20 and i30 hot hatches after overwhelming demand forced an over year-long stop sale on both models.
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Jeep’s new Gladiator is coming to Oz
By Tung Nguyen · 14 Sep 2023
Despite being discontinued in Europe, Jeep Australia has committed to its Ford Ranger-rivalling Gladiator ute with confirmation of the facelifted model arriving from the middle of next year.
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Peugeot shows off new 3008 in EV form
By Tung Nguyen · 13 Sep 2023
Peugeot Australia’s most popular passenger model, the 3008, has been transformed into a sleek, stylish and all-electric model for it’s next-generation iteration.
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Audi's new Performance pair priced
By Tung Nguyen · 13 Sep 2023
Audi's new RS6 Avant and RS7 Sportback Performance twins will sit close to the top of the petrol-powered large performance car table, but neither will come cheap.
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New Ford F-150 locked in for Oz
By Tung Nguyen · 13 Sep 2023
Ford’s just-revealed facelifted 2024 F-150 has been confirmed for an Australian introduction late next year – about 15 months after the local-market introduction of the model year 2023 full-size pick-up.
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