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.

Bike sales up nearly 25 per cent
By Tung Nguyen · 08 Jul 2020
Motorcycle and ATV sales have jumped a massive 24.5 per cent to 52,839 sales in the first half of 2020, a stark contrast to new vehicle numbers dropping 20.2 per cent over the same period.
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Is Mazda planning a Ranger Raptor rival?
By Tung Nguyen · 05 Jul 2020
Ford's Ranger Raptor, and other top-spec dual-cab utes, have been an undeniable hit in the Australian market, but will Mazda follow suit with its own hardcore BT-50?Speaking to CarsGuide, Mazda Australia marketing boss Alastair Doak said the just-revealed
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Bull bars and more on the cards for BT-50
By Tung Nguyen · 04 Jul 2020
Mazda Australia is readying a wide array of accessories to launch alongside its new BT-50 ute, with the add-ons having being developed pretty much since the project's inception.Speaking to CarsGuide, Mazda marketing boss Alastair Doak said accessories hav
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Audi’s S8 pricing surfaces
By Tung Nguyen · 03 Jul 2020
Audi's all-new S8 large luxury limousine will land in Australian showrooms priced at $260,000 before on-road costs, according to documentation seen by CarsGuide.Though Audi Australia is yet to officially confirm the S8's price, as well as its equipment li
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Mazda or Isuzu, which ute would you pick?
By Tung Nguyen · 03 Jul 2020
Mazda's new BT-50 might share its underpinnings with the Isuzu D-Max, but Mazda still thinks it has done enough to differentiate itself on the market.Styling is obviously different between the two, which Mazda Australia marketing boss Alastair Doak said i
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Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 2020 review
By Tung Nguyen · 03 Jul 2020
Mercedes' first CLA was a certified sales success, and its top-spec AMG 45 variant also proved very popular. To capitalise on the appetite for a go-fast CLA, the brand has rolled out its first ever 35 variant with the second-gen stylish sedan, dialling up the sportiness and price. Is the Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 worth your money?
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Mazda BT-50 aiming for five ANCAP stars
By Tung Nguyen · 02 Jul 2020
Mazda's all-new BT-50 will be available Down Under later this year, with the brand targeting a maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating that will open it up to fleet operators around the country.Speaking to CarsGuide, Mazda marketing boss Alastair Doak said
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Peugeot confirms 2008 is coming
By Tung Nguyen · 02 Jul 2020
Peugeot has confirmed it will introduce its all-new 2008 small SUV to Australian showrooms before the end of 2020, with a plug-in electric version on the brand's wishlist.Overseas, the 2008 is available with petrol, diesel and plug-in electric powertrains
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New BT-50 to be more fuel efficient
By Tung Nguyen · 01 Jul 2020
The new BT-50 ute might be styled much closer to its contemporary stablemates, but can a model built by another brand truly slot into Mazda's own Skyactiv philosophy?Well, Mazda's approach has always been about maximising the efficiency of existing intern
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Five-year CPS for Renault LCVs
By Tung Nguyen · 01 Jul 2020
Renault Australia has extended its capped-price service plans from three to five years for its light-commercial range, encompassing the Kangoo, Trafic and Master models.Dubbed 'Easy Life' by Renault, the program is designed to assuage business customers o
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