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.

The most popular news stories of 2020
By Tung Nguyen · 31 Dec 2020
There is no doubt this year (more than any other) has been a rollercoaster with many ups and downs throughout, but CarsGuide has expanded its breadth and depth of news coverage.
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Electrified small SVUs available in Australia
By Tung Nguyen · 25 Dec 2020
Australian customers are yet to embrace electric cars with open arms, but Toyota has proven with its RAV4 that we aren't shy about jumping on a hybrid powertrain.Though Toyota models adopt a parallel hybrid set-up (with a separate petrol engine and electr
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Toyota LandCruiser Sahara Horizon priced
By Tung Nguyen · 23 Dec 2020
Toyota Australia will see out the current 200 Series LandCruiser with the limited-run Sahara Horizon grade, which can be differentiated by a number of exterior and interior tweaks.Buyers will be paying an extra for the changes though, as the Sahara Horizo
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Hyundai Veloster axed
By Tung Nguyen · 23 Dec 2020
After around 12 months on sale, the second-generation Veloster has officially been axed by Hyundai Australia, which was the only right-hand-drive market in the world to sell the quirky four-door hatchback.Having first hit showrooms in September 2019, the
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Nissan prices its new Navara PRO-4X
By Tung Nguyen · 23 Dec 2020
Nissan Australia will launch its facelifted Navara ute with drive-away pricing for ABN holders and standard advanced safety systems in a bid to steal sales away from the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.Though pricing for the full range - as well as recommend
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BMW reckons EV incentives should be in place
By Tung Nguyen · 23 Dec 2020
BMW Australia is charging ahead with its electric vehicle rollout with two fresh models in 2021, but believes government needs to do more to help incentivise the zero-tailpipe-emissions technology.Speaking exclusively with CarsGuide, BMW Australia boss Vi
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The secrets to BMWs success in 2020
By Tung Nguyen · 21 Dec 2020
Despite the automotive industry struggling this year with complications surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic, BMW Australia has enjoyed strong sales due to a focus on customer service and a robust product portfolio, according to the local boss.To the end
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Mini 2021 review: John Cooper Works GP
By Tung Nguyen · 21 Dec 2020
Mini’s John Cooper Works badge has long denoted the pinnacle of performance for the diminutive-in-size brand, with the limited-run GP version billed as the best of the best. Stripping away the rear seats and upping performance is a sure-fire recipe to boost performance, but does that make the car better?
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2020 was the year of the hot hatch
By Tung Nguyen · 19 Dec 2020
There is no doubt 2020 has been a tough year all round, but hot hatch fans had more than a few reasons to rejoice with a long line of fresh metal to keep them happy.
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Vans under scrutiny for safety
By Tung Nguyen · 17 Dec 2020
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has expanded its testing of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) from passenger cars, SUVS and utes to now include light- and heavy-commercial vans.Spurred by the surge in van sales during the Coron
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