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.

Which lifestyle dual-cab ute is right for you

By Tung Nguyen · 03 Sep 2020

Dual-cab utes are big business in Australia, just look on any street or driveaway in the country and you will surely spot more than a few pick-ups.

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Audi prices its SQ5 TDI

By Tung Nguyen · 03 Sep 2020

Audi Australia will finally launch the second-generation diesel-powered SQ5 TDI in November, more than three years after the local arrival of the new mid-size SUV range.However, the SQ5 TDI will not be a full-time offering as denoted by its Special Editio

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Hyundai beings teasing new Tucson

By Tung Nguyen · 03 Sep 2020

Hyundai has begun teasing its crucial new Tucson mid-size SUV, which will do battle against Aussie favourites such as the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 when it is expected to land in showrooms next year.Promising a 'revolutionary' design overhaul, the three

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S-Class to be sedan only

By Tung Nguyen · 03 Sep 2020

Mercedes-Benz has officially axed the S-Class coupe and cabriolet, establishing its seventh-generation flagship exclusively as a four-door sedan.However, the brand has also confirmed the even more luxurious Maybach version will break cover before the end

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Benz reveals new S-Class flagship

By Tung Nguyen · 02 Sep 2020

Mercedes-Benz has finally lifted the lid on its all-new seventh-generation S-Class flagship sedan, which will land in local showrooms in the second quarter of 2021 with cutting-edge in-cabin technologies and new safety features.Overseas, the new S-Class w

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Hyundai shows off new Kona

By Tung Nguyen · 02 Sep 2020

Hyundai has ripped the covers off its new Kona small SUV, revealing the top-spec-for-now N-Line variant and refreshed styling across the line-up that will land in Australian showrooms in the first quarter of 2021.At the front, the new Kona wears a new gri

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Jeep’s Wrangler now cheaper

By Tung Nguyen · 01 Sep 2020

Jeep has lowered the point of entry to its Wrangler SUV range by $7500 with the introduction of a new Sport S variant priced at $51,950 before on-road costs.The rollout of the Sport S grade also heralds a line-wide 2021 update for the Wrangler, which also

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Diesel returns to VW Tiguan Allspace

By Tung Nguyen · 01 Sep 2020

Volkswagen has brought back the diesel-powered Tiguan Allspace mid-size SUV seven-seater with the return of the flagship 140TDI priced at $54,690 before on-road costs.Prices have crept up $200 since the variant was discontinued in 2018 due to "WLTP-relate

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Haval details new H6 SUV

By Tung Nguyen · 31 Aug 2020

Haval has further detailed its third-generation H6 mid-size SUV, which is the Chinese brand's best chance yet at stealing sales away from the likes of the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5.While the brand is still yet to confirm whether the car will make it to A

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Will anyone buy the M3 Touring?

By Tung Nguyen · 29 Aug 2020

BMW has finally answered the cries of many petrolheads around the world and confirmed it will put an M3 wagon into production for the first time since the nameplate’s inception in 1986

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