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.

Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered review: Plenty of gas in the tank for updated racing game
By Tung Nguyen · 06 Nov 2020
With updated visuals, cross-platform multiplayer and extra content, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered is the definitive version of the classic game.
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Volkswagen Passat 2021 review: 140TSI Business Sedan
By Tung Nguyen · 15 Oct 2020
Only one variant remains of VW's once-extensive Passat range, but that doesn't mean you should overlook this mid-size sedan if you are after a smart, confident and handsome set of wheels.
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Ford Mustang Mach 1 heads Down Under
By Tung Nguyen · 14 Oct 2020
Ford Australia has confirmed it will actually sell the Mach 1 as the flagship naturally-aspirated Mustang in 2021 after the model was revealed in the United States back in June.However, stock will be limited to just 700 examples, much like the previous sp
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Fury Pack option added to Silverado 1500
By Tung Nguyen · 14 Oct 2020
No one said the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 needs even more of a presence on the road, except for Walkinshaw of course, who now offers the beefed-up Fury Pack for the full-sized pick-up.Available in two configurations (dubbed 1 and 2), each Fury Pack will li
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VW’s Golf GTI scores new Clubsport version
By Tung Nguyen · 14 Oct 2020
Volkswagen has gifted the world with a more hardcore version of the eighth-generation Golf GTI, debuting the new Clubsport that is designed to tame the trickiest racetracks around the world.However, the special-edition Clubsport is unlikely to make its wa
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Three stars for Jeep’s Gladiator ute
By Tung Nguyen · 14 Oct 2020
Jeep's Gladiator pick-up has been awarded just three stars by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), but the result is a carryover from the mechanically related left-hand-drive diesel Wrangler tested from last year.How can ANCAP apply a cras
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Hyundai's new Santa Fe detailed
By Tung Nguyen · 13 Oct 2020
Hyundai's new Santa Fe is on track to land in Australian showrooms before the end of the year packing updated 3.5-litre petrol V6 and 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engines, with the hybrid earmarked for a 2021 introduction.Overseas markets will offer the new San
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Isuzu MU-X Onyx Edition priced
By Tung Nguyen · 12 Oct 2020
Isuzu Ute Australia has revealed what is likely the final version of the current-generation MU-X, with the special Onyx Edition sporting tweaked exterior styling and increased in-cabin technology.
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV scores sporty grade
By Tung Nguyen · 09 Oct 2020
Mitsubishi Motors Australia's 2021 Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) will be better equipped to take on the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid thanks to boosted standard safety and a new sporty variant.However, the electric SUVs update will come with a sli
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Mazda confirms rotary revival timing
By Tung Nguyen · 09 Oct 2020
Mazda has confirmed timing for its next rotary-engined model, but don't expect the quirky powertrain that underpinned the beloved RX-7 and RX-8 sport cars to be used in a new performance vehicle.Instead, Mazda has reaffirmed it will revive the rotary as a
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