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.

Lucid Air boasts incredible range
By Tung Nguyen · 10 Sep 2020
Lucid has finally uncovered full details on its hotly-anticipated all-electric Air sedan, topped by a limited-run Dream Edition that will set buyers back a staggering $US169,000 ($A232,526).Those with shallower pockets can step into a base Lucid Air for "
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Land Rover expands Defender range
By Tung Nguyen · 09 Sep 2020
Just a month after launching its Defender in Australia, Land Rover has announced tweaks to pricing and spec of the 2021 off-road SUV line-up headlined by the arrival of the three-door 90 early next year.
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Ford Puma gets discounted at launch
By Tung Nguyen · 08 Sep 2020
Ford Australia will roll-out its crucial Puma crossover later this month with promotional drive-away prices and a 'Desk Drive' virtual test walkaround feature to gain traction in the competitive light SUV segment.The three-variant Puma line-up opens with
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Extra racy bits for extra racy Yaris GR
By Tung Nguyen · 08 Sep 2020
Toyota's Yaris GR might already be the proverbial Mr Hyde to the standard Yaris' Dr Jekyll, but buyers can dial up the aggression to 11 thanks to a new range of Gazoo Racing addons.
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Is a manual coming to the Nissan 400Z?
By Tung Nguyen · 08 Sep 2020
The countdown to the reveal of the next Nissan Z car marches on with another teaser video shown overnight, which strongly hints that a manual gearbox will be available on the new Japanese sports car.The 30-second clip reveals very little else, opting to s
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Is a model rationalisation coming for Benz?
By Tung Nguyen · 07 Sep 2020
Mercedes-Benz has decided not to build its new-generation S-Class in coupe and convertible forms, but could more niche models be on the chopping block?Speaking to journalists before the reveal of the seventh-generation S-Class last week, Mercedes-Benz bos
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S-Class to inform new Mercedes C-Class
By Tung Nguyen · 05 Sep 2020
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed its next-generation C-Class will break cover next year, likely sporting design and tech influences from the just-revealed S-Class flagship.Though some new Mercedes technologies have debuted on other models in the past and trick
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Updates will improve Mercedes cars
By Tung Nguyen · 04 Sep 2020
Over-the-air updates and tweaks to software will allow Mercedes-Benz to improve its vehicles after customers make a purchase - similar to how smartphones operate - according to the carmaker's boss.Mercedes-Benz boss Ola Kaellenius told journalists before
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Jeep Grand Wagoneer concept revealed
By Tung Nguyen · 04 Sep 2020
Jeep has finally unveiled its heavily-teased Grand Wagoneer seven-seater, though just in concept form with the production versions slated to launch internationally in 2021.However, it appears the brand might employee a two-model strategy in its bid to cap
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Mercedes still sees market for sedans
By Tung Nguyen · 04 Sep 2020
The world might be quickly moving away from sedans in favour of SUVs, but Mercedes-Benz reckons there is still a place for the four-door car, and more specifically, its luxurious S-Class flagship.Speaking to journalists ahead of the new-gen S-Class reveal
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