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.

Audi details new hybrid hatchback
By Tung Nguyen · 30 Sep 2020
Audi has revealed its new-generation A3 40 TFSI e, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that competes against the Mercedes-Benz A250e for frugal luxury hatchback bragging rights.However, its local introduction is currently unclear as Audi Australia is
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China’s new tough truck
By Tung Nguyen · 30 Sep 2020
If Great Wall Motors' new Poer pick-up is still too mildly styled for your tastes, the Chinese brand might have a Ford Ranger Raptor-rivalling answer for you in the form of the Black Bullet.Though just a concept for now, the Black Bullet Overlanding Conce
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Hyundai i30 sedan N teased
By Tung Nguyen · 29 Sep 2020
Hyundai has confirmed the existence of a flagship Elantra N, which could come to Australia as the i30 sedan N to compete against the likes of the Subaru WRX and Skoda Octavia RS.Shown very briefly at the end of a video announcing the Elantra N TCR race ca
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BMW’s next M3/M4 priced to compete
By Tung Nguyen · 29 Sep 2020
BMW Australia has gone official with its new-generation M3 and M4 pricing after leaks surfaced online yesterday, confirming a pricetag of $144,900 before on-road costs for the former and $149,900 for the latter.The base grades are fitted with a six-speed
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Porsche drivers can pay to offset CO2
By Tung Nguyen · 28 Sep 2020
Porsche Australia will offer its customers the opportunity to offset their emissions footprint with a financial donation to support environmentally friendly local sustainability projects.Dubbed the Porsche Impact program, the dollar amount is calculated o
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Hyundai Tucson N imagined
By Tung Nguyen · 28 Sep 2020
Hyundai's new-generation Tucson mid-size SUV has long been rumoured to receive the go-fast N treatment, but could this be what it ends up looking like?The new render from KDesign AG imagines what little actually needs to be done to turn the already in-you
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Toyota prices flagship HiLux variants
By Tung Nguyen · 28 Sep 2020
Toyota Australia has revealed pricing for its 2021 HiLux range toppers, with the Rogue wearing a $68,990 before on-road costs sticker and the Rugged X available from $69,990.Prices are up over last year's versions with the Rogue increasing $6500 and the n
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Sloped-roof Audi Q5 Sportback shown
By Tung Nguyen · 26 Sep 2020
Audi has uncovered a new body style to its popular Q5 mid-size SUV at the Beijing motor show, with the sleekly-styled Sportback joining the Australian range in the second half of next year.Aimed at the BMW X4 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, the Q5 Sportback
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Toyota Yaris GR selling like hot cakes
By Tung Nguyen · 24 Sep 2020
Toyota Australia has already sold more than half its allocated GR Yaris models at the special $39,990 drive-away introductory price.Though a conservative estimate of 12-18 months was placed on how long it would take Toyota to sell its first 1000 GR Yaris
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Five stars for Ford Puma, but there’s a catch
By Tung Nguyen · 24 Sep 2020
The new Ford Puma has been awarded a maximum five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) rating, though the crossover was tested overseas using last year's examination standards.While the Ford Puma is just hitting Australian showrooms now, t
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