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.

Why can’t they just call it a wagon?
By Tung Nguyen · 13 Aug 2020
BMW has confirmed it will serve up its new M3 in a wagon form for the first-time next year, joining the sedan, and M4 coupe and convertible in the high-performance line-up.Local customers will be able to get their hands on it too, with BMW Australia telli
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Isuzu prices its new D-Max
By Tung Nguyen · 13 Aug 2020
Isuzu's all-new D-Max ute will land in Australian showrooms from September 1 with a mix of four grades spread across three body styles, with prices kicking off at $32,200 before on-road costs.Opening the line-up is the Single Cab Chassis SX 4x2 six-speed
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Gladiator selling above expectations
By Tung Nguyen · 10 Aug 2020
Jeep's Gladiator might be more of a niche offering in the dual-cab pick-up market, but the ute is still tracking well above expectations for the brand.After its local launch in June, Jeep has amassed 194 registrations so far, well off the pace of long-est
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Jeep wants V8 Wrangler
By Tung Nguyen · 09 Aug 2020
Jeep Australia is keen to offer a V8-powered Wrangler off-roader, as previewed by the Rubicon 392 Concept, to expand its performance SUV line-up.Though the car is yet to be confirmed for production, the concept was followed by spy photos of a supposed roa
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Chrysler 300 to carry on for now
By Tung Nguyen · 08 Aug 2020
With Chrysler offering just the solitary 300 large sedan in Australia, playing in a quickly shrinking segment, would it be a safe assumption that the brand will soon disappear from local soil?Not according to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Australia boss
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FCA Australia committed to Alfa, Fiat
By Tung Nguyen · 07 Aug 2020
Italian brands Alfa Romeo and Fiat are safe in Australia despite no official confirmation of any future products coming to replace each marque's ageing product stable.Speaking to CarsGuide, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Australia boss Kevin Flynn reaffi
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Jeeps new plan is working
By Tung Nguyen · 07 Aug 2020
Jeep Australia is starting to see positive first signs after implementing its new plan earlier this year to regain consumer trust and reverse its slowing sales.Speaking to CarsGuide, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Australia boss Kevin Flynn said customer
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Citroen prices go up
By Tung Nguyen · 06 Aug 2020
Citroen has lifted pricing across its entire product portfolio by up to $3000 due to Australia's weakening dollar, but equipment levels remain static.Starting with the C3 light hatchback, the sole Shine variant is now $2000 pricier at $28,990 before on-ro
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Orders stopped for BRZ and 86
By Tung Nguyen · 31 Jul 2020
Subaru Japan has announced it has stopped taking orders for new BRZ models, winding down production of the first-generation sports car in preparation for the all-new version expected in 2021.With the Toyota 86 sister car built from the same Gunma facility
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Life's a Beach with new VW Caddy camper
By Tung Nguyen · 31 Jul 2020
Volkswagen's Caddy Beach will return for another round of weekend adventuring and camping under the stars.Though just sketch images of the upcoming model have been revealed for now, the new Beach will, of course, be spun off Volkswagen's all-new fifth-gen
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