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.

BMW 128ti locked in for Oz
By Tung Nguyen · 17 Sep 2020
BMW Australia has confirmed it will expand its 1 Series line-up with the perky, front-drive 128ti hot hatch due to land in the first quarter next year to take the fight to the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Hyundai i30 N.Slotting in below the 225kW/450Nm all-whe
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How would you mod the Z Proto?
By Tung Nguyen · 16 Sep 2020
Nissan's hotly-anticipated next-generation Z car, as previewed by the just revealed Z Proto, has been conceived with aftermarket tuners and modifications in mind, according its designer.Speaking to journalists after Z Proto unveiling, Nissan senior vice-p
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Auto confirmed for Nissan 400Z
By Tung Nguyen · 16 Sep 2020
Nissan has confirmed its next Z sports car will be offered with an automatic transmission, in addition to the manual gearbox shown in the concept, while different body styles like a convertible and Nismo-tuned version are also being considered.Speaking to
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Old school flavour for new Nissan Z
By Tung Nguyen · 16 Sep 2020
Nissan has finally gone official with its long-gestating and hotly-anticipated next-generation Z sports car, unveiling a protype with retro styling, a twin-turbo petrol V6 engine and manual gearbox.Taking cues from the original Datsun 240Z and cult-favour
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Subaru Forester Sport adds style to SUV
By Tung Nguyen · 16 Sep 2020
Subaru Australia has confirmed its model year 2021 Forester Sport will touch down in local showrooms next month to take on the popular Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5.Priced from $41,990 before on-road costs, the Sport grade slots in as the penultimate non-hyb
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Hyundai shows off new i30 N
By Tung Nguyen · 16 Sep 2020
Hyundai has lifted the lid on its much-anticipated 2021 i30 N hot hatch, which will land in Australia in the first half of next year equipped with a new automatic transmission to steal sales away from the VW Golf GTI, Ford Focus ST and Toyota GR Yaris.Tho
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Ford launches cut-price Raptor add-on pack
By Tung Nguyen · 15 Sep 2020
Ford has released its Tremor Off-Road Package for 2021 Rangers in the US, adding a number of upgrades to improve off-road driving and essentially creating a petrol-powered Raptor.While the Ranger Raptor is not available in the US, due to the overlapping d
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Benz A250e plug-in arrives
By Tung Nguyen · 11 Sep 2020
Mercedes-Benz Australia has launched the plug-in hybrid electric version of its A-Class hatchback and sedan, dubbed A250e, priced at $63,400 before on-road costs and $66,000 respectively.Positioned above the front-wheel-drive A250 models ($50,700 for the
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Is the Mazda CX-5 being left behind?
By Tung Nguyen · 11 Sep 2020
The CX-5's reign as Australia's favourite SUV is over, knocked off its perch by Toyota's fifth-generation RAV4 and in the process exposing a critical weak spot in the much-loved Mazda.That weakness, it seems, is a lack of hybrid engine.August sales figure
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Ford debuts Ranger XLT Double Cab Chassis
By Tung Nguyen · 10 Sep 2020
Ford Australia has added a new body style to its popular Ranger line-up with the 4x4 XLT Double Cab Chassis now joining the range as a no-frills workhorse with space for five passengers.Priced at $56,240 before on-road costs for the 3.2-litre turbo-diesel
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