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 announced with 4K support and cross-platform Autolog
By Tung Nguyen · 07 Oct 2020
This year's Need for Speed video game will be a remaster of the Hot Pursuit title from 2010.
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Lexus takes LX570 to new heights
By Tung Nguyen · 07 Oct 2020
How do you create the ultimate off-roading SUV?
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VW rolls out new Amarok V6 580SE
By Tung Nguyen · 06 Oct 2020
Volkswagen Australia will roll-out a new variant of its V6-powered Amarok ute in December this year, which will be limited to just 200 units priced at $67,490 before on-road costs.Dubbed the 580SE (for special edition), the new Amarok is based on the High
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2021 Mitsubishi Triton prices up
By Tung Nguyen · 05 Oct 2020
Mitsubishi Motors Australia has increased pricing for its popular Triton ute range by up to $1250 for 2021, while also discontinuing the range-topping GLS Premium variant.Kicking the line-up off as before is the 4x2 GLX Single Cab petrol manual cab chassi
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Mitsubishi Pajero updated for 2021
By Tung Nguyen · 02 Oct 2020
Mitsubishi Motors Australia has updated its Pajero off-roader for what will likely be the last time, reintroducing the top-spec Exceed for the 2021 model year as the ageing SUV slowly winds down production.
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Service pre-purchases extended by VW
By Tung Nguyen · 02 Oct 2020
Volkswagen Australia has rolled out a new 4Plus Care Plan package that will let customers pre-pay for vehicle services for up to 15 years after leaving the showroom.However, the 4Plus Care Plan is only available to new vehicles already on the Care Plan, w
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Mitsubishi ASX jumps in price
By Tung Nguyen · 01 Oct 2020
Mitsubishi Motors Australia's ASX small SUV has crept up slightly in price for the 2021 model year, with all automatic grades moving $250 upstream.However, the entry-level ES manual remains static at $23,990 before on-road costs for 2021, while the automa
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BMW confirms X2 M Mesh Edition arrival
By Tung Nguyen · 01 Oct 2020
BMW Australia will introduce the wildly-styled X2 M Mesh Edition small SUV to local showrooms in early 2021 as a trendy alternative to Audi's Q2 crossover and the Mercedes-Benz GLA.Based on the mid-tier sDrive20i variant, the front-drive M Mesh Edition wi
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Toyota GR Yaris goes up in price
By Tung Nguyen · 01 Oct 2020
Toyota Australia has added $5000 to the price of the GR Yaris, which is now $44,950 drive-away after the first 1000 units sold out at the special $39,950 introductory price in under a week of order books opening.The catch though, is the new price is only
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