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.

Auto industry survey results revealed
By Tung Nguyen · 27 Aug 2020
Automotive industry research experts JD Power have revealed their list of 'The Best Cars of 2020'.However, with the brand no longer offering a dedicated Australian survey after a buyout last year, the results are now much more US-market centric.Regardless
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Kia Sorento scores plug-in powertrain
By Tung Nguyen · 27 Aug 2020
Kia has uncovered a Plug-In Hybrid version of its new-generation Sorento large SUV, though the electrified variant will not make its way to Australian showrooms.Kia Australia has previously confirmed only two engines for the local-market Sorento - a 2.2-l
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Ford’s Ranger Wildtrak X returns
By Tung Nguyen · 26 Aug 2020
Ford Australia has resurrected its limited-run Ranger Wildtrak X dual-cab ute for 2020, updating last year's version with running changes introduced to the rest of the workhorse line-up.Priced at $66,290 before on-road costs for the 147kW/470Nm 3.2-litre
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New look for Hyundai’s Kona
By Tung Nguyen · 26 Aug 2020
Hyundai is teasing the midlife update for its Kona small SUV that will introduce a fresh face for the popular crossover, as well as the sportier N-Line grade and, expectedly, the flagship N performance hero.
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Toyota's RAV4 now more expensive
By Tung Nguyen · 24 Aug 2020
Toyota Australia has increased pricing for its RAV4 mid-size SUV again - the second time this month the brand has done so.Though prices went up $1300 earlier this month due to "external market forces", according to a Toyota Australia spokesperson, the cos
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D-Max’s safety creds help fleet sales
By Tung Nguyen · 21 Aug 2020
Isuzu Ute Australia is hoping the boosted standard safety equipment on its all-new D-Max ute will open the door to more fleet and business customers.While the new D-Max will come with advanced features such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), traffic s
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Isuzu expects no wait time for new D-Max
By Tung Nguyen · 20 Aug 2020
Isuzu Ute Australia is launching its all-new and hotly-anticipated D-Max ute amidst a global pandemic, but the brand believes it has enough supply to meet projected customer demand.Speaking to journalists at the D-Max's online reveal, Isuzu Ute Australia
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Isuzu sticking to six-year warranty
By Tung Nguyen · 19 Aug 2020
Isuzu Ute Australia has offered a six-year warranty for its D-Max utes and MU-X SUVs since May 2019, but can we expect the brand to up its assurance period to the industry high watermark of seven years?Not yet, according to Isuzu Ute Australia general man
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All-new Genesis GV80 priced
By Tung Nguyen · 19 Aug 2020
Genesis Australia's first SUV, the GV80, will undercut its German rivals by as much as $14,490 when it lands in local showrooms in October in four flavours.
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More engines for D-Max?
By Tung Nguyen · 18 Aug 2020
The entire all-new Isuzu D-Max ute range landing Down Under next month will be powered exclusively by a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, but the brand is also considering the introduction of a 1.9-litre engine and hybrid powerplant depending on market deman
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