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.

How many SUVs are too many for Mazda?
By Tung Nguyen · 13 Dec 2020
Mazda Australia is open to any and all future products as it looks bulk out if portfolio, meaning even more SUVs could be on their way.Speaking to CarsGuide, Mazda Australia boss Vinesh Bhindi explained that the default position for the local division of
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Mazda will launch MX-30 in 2021
By Tung Nguyen · 11 Dec 2020
Mazda Australia will take its first step into the electric car market with the launch of its emissions-free MX-30 SUV in mid-2021.However, those not quite ready to make the leap to an all-electric vehicle (or those who simply don't have the means to charg
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BMW 4 Series 2021 review: Coupe
By Tung Nguyen · 09 Dec 2020
BMW’s all-new 4 Series has been dividing armchair stylists since it was first broke cover in mid-2020, but can its driving dynamics, cutting-edge technology and attractive pricetag make up for the looks?
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What’s happened to the Mazda 3?
By Tung Nguyen · 07 Dec 2020
Mazda Australia's Mazda3 small car - at one point the country's best-selling car - has seemingly fallen out of favour with the public as its sales volume plummets 43.6 per cent in the latest VFACTs figures.Notching just 13,344 registrations after 11 month
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Mazda CX-5 loses crown to Toyota RAV4
By Tung Nguyen · 06 Dec 2020
After eight years on top, Mazda Australia is unfazed that its reign as the best-selling SUV in Australia with the CX-5 is over after the commercial homerun of the fifth-generation RAV4 in 2020.Mazda's popular CX-5 has sat comfortable at the top of the SUV
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Alfa Romeo Giulia 2021 review: Sport snapshot
By Tung Nguyen · 04 Dec 2020
The new entry to the Giulia line-up might be more expensive than before, but the Sport grade is actually based on the more expensive, outgoing Super, with extra equipment thrown in to make it better value.
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Alfa Romeo Giulia 2021 review: Veloce snapshot
By Tung Nguyen · 04 Dec 2020
For 2020, Alfa Romeo has dropped the price of its mid-tier Giulia Veloce by $1450, with pricing kicking off from $71,450.
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Alfa Romeo Giulia 2021 review: Quadrifoglio snapshot
By Tung Nguyen · 04 Dec 2020
Returning as the king of the Giulia line-up is the Quadrifoglio, built to take on the likes of the BMW M3, Mercedes-AMG C63 and Audi RS5 Sportback.
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Alfa Romeo Giulia 2021 review
By Tung Nguyen · 04 Dec 2020
Alfa Romeo’s Giulia mid-size luxury sedan has been updated for 2020 with no exterior changes, but a bevy of upgrades to specification and in-cabin technology. Can the Giulia now better compete against its German rivals?
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Next-gen Mazda2 could be a Yaris
By Tung Nguyen · 01 Dec 2020
Mazda and Toyota could be strengthening their partnership with the latter's Yaris potentially stepping up to replace the former's Mazda2, as speculated by an overseas report.Autocar points to a Mazda financial results presentation that highlights further
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