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.

Toyota builds hydrogen HiLux
By Tung Nguyen · 06 Sep 2023
Toyota has built a hydrogen-powered a HiLux ute as the brand explores future propulsion technologies for its popular pick-up.
Read the article
Audi prices 2024 Q8 e-tron
By Tung Nguyen · 05 Sep 2023
Audi Australia’s refreshed and re-badged e-tron electric SUV has increased both its driving range and price, with the updated model is set to touch down in local showrooms before the end of the year.
Read the article
Renault reveals Scenic E-Tech
By Tung Nguyen · 05 Sep 2023
Renault's newly-minted Scenic E-Tech electric car could arrive in Australia as a fresh competitor in the hot-selling mid-size SUV segment as the Koleos enters its twilight years.
Read the article
VW ID. GTI Concept revealed
By Tung Nguyen · 04 Sep 2023
Volkswagen will serve up go-faster GTI variants of select ID electric cars, starting off with the ID.2 GTI from 2027.
Read the article
Honda's new-gen hybrid family SUV priced!
By Tung Nguyen · 01 Sep 2023
Honda’s new-generation CR-V will hit Australian later this year in a seven-variant line-up that is geared towards stealing sales away from the Mazda CX-8, Nissan X-Trail and Mitsubishi Outlander.
Read the article
Jeep Compass goes hybrid only
By Tung Nguyen · 31 Aug 2023
Jeep Australia has committed to going hybrid-only for its Compass small SUV line-up, with electrified powertrain replacing the existing petrol and diesel options from the first half of 2024.
Read the article
Mercedes wins agency sales court case
By Tung Nguyen · 31 Aug 2023
The long-running court case between Mercedes-Benz and its dealers over the move to an agency model sales model has reached a ruling in favour of the former.
Read the article
Ford recalls Ranger and Everest
By Tung Nguyen · 30 Aug 2023
Ford's popular Ranger ute and Everest large SUV have been hit with a recall notice for a potential fault that could suddenly stop vehicles.
Read the article
Tesla Superchargers open to all
By Tung Nguyen · 30 Aug 2023
Tesla Australia has opened up nearly half of its charging network to electric cars from other brands.
Read the article
Porsche prices Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid
By Tung Nguyen · 29 Aug 2023
Porsche will introduce another variant to its updated Cayenne line-up with the Turbo E-Hybrid, an electrified 544kW bruiser that will outmuscle even the Ferrari F8.
Read the article