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.

Isuzu could have built D-Max solo

By Tung Nguyen · 17 Aug 2020

It's no secret that carmakers are finding it hard to justify developing new utes on their own.Looking across the segment, Volkswagen has tapped Ford for its new Amarok, and the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance will birth just one platform for the next A

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Mazda confirms October for BT-50

By Tung Nguyen · 17 Aug 2020

Mazda Australia has confirmed an October on-sale date for its all-new BT-50, which is a month after its mechanically related Isuzu D-Max twin hits local showrooms.Though the BT-50 was revealed back in June, Mazda has remained mum on exact pricing and spec

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Why pick the D-Max over the BT-50

By Tung Nguyen · 16 Aug 2020

Isuzu's all-new D-Max and the 2021 Mazda BT-50 might share more than a few things in common under the surface, but which one should you buy?From the outside, both models are easily distinguishable thanks to the BT-50's 'Kodo' design language that is seen

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Aussie influence in new D-Max

By Tung Nguyen · 15 Aug 2020

Isuzu has taken on board Australian consumer feedback in developing its all-new D-Max ute launching next month, hoping to address some shortcomings and criticisms of the outgoing model.After six years in development, three areas - namely safety, in-cabin

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Where is the new Isuzu MU-X?

By Tung Nguyen · 14 Aug 2020

Isuzu's all-new D-Max ute will hit Australian showrooms next month, but when can we expect the mechanically related MU-X seven-seat SUV to arrive?The Japanese brand is remaining mum on when the ute-based off-roader is due, likely not to draw attention awa

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Isuzu D-Max aims for 10 per cent share

By Tung Nguyen · 14 Aug 2020

Isuzu Ute Australia's all-new D-Max will be one of the most advanced, well-specified and - if ANCAP testing goes to plan - safest utes on the market when it lands next month, but will that translate to boosted consumer interest and more sales?After seven

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Is the new D-Max worth the extra spend?

By Tung Nguyen · 13 Aug 2020

Isuzu's hotly-anticipated all-new D-Max ute will cost up to $6100 more than its predecessor, depending on variant, but the brand thinks the jump in price is justified in the new-generation model.Of course, the increases are dependent on body style and spe

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Isuzu D-Max launches with add-ons

By Tung Nguyen · 13 Aug 2020

Isuzu Ute Australia will offer a wide range of genuine accessories for its all-new D-Max at launch this month, with around 50 add-on components designed inhouse for the third-generation ute.All add-ons come with a three-year/100,000km warranty too, as lon

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Toyota’s new Fortuner priced

By Tung Nguyen · 13 Aug 2020

Toyota Australia has let loose pricing and specs for its facelifted HiLux-based 2021 Fortuner seven-seat SUV that will land in local showrooms later this month.Now kicking off at $49,080 for the base GX, the point of entry to the Toyota Fortuner is now $3

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Isuzu studying hardcore D-Max

By Tung Nguyen · 13 Aug 2020

Isuzu Ute Australia is studying the potential for a hardcore all-new D-Max ute that could take on the Ford Ranger Raptor and Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior head on.Though the new third-generation D-Max scores the new X-Terrain variant at the top of the tree

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