Articles by Tim Nicholson

Tim Nicholson

Managing Editor

Calling out the make and model of every single car he saw as a toddler might have challenged his parents’ patience, but it was clearly a starting point for Tim Nicholson’s journey into automotive journalism.

Tim launched the program, Fender Bender, on community radio station JOY 94.9 during completion of his Master of Arts (Media and Communications). This led to an entry role at industry publication GoAuto, before eventually taking the role of Managing Editor.

A stint as RACV’s Motoring Editor – including being an Australia’s Best Cars judge – provided a different perspective to automotive media, before leading him to CarsGuide where he started as a Contributing Journalist in September 2021, and transitioned to Senior Editor in April 2022, before becoming Managing Editor in December 2022.

What financial crisis? Are Australians buying sports cars like the Subaru BRZ, Mazda MX-5 and Nissan Z now before electric cars take over?

15 November 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Honda CR-V e:HEV RS 2024 review: snapshot

2 November 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Not only has the new CR-V grown in size - it has a 40-mm longer wheelbase...Read more

More hybrids coming? Supply levels of 2024 Honda CR-V, ZR-V, HR-V and Civic Type R revealed

1 November 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Much like most other manufacturers, Honda’s stock levels have been up...Read more

Honda CR-V VTi LX AWD 2024 review: snapshot

31 October 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Honda has seriously stretched the new-gen CR-V over the old one to make...Read more

Honda CR-V VTi L AWD 2024 review: snapshot

29 October 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Honda has made the sixth-generation bigger than the old one and it now...Read more

Honda CR-V VTi L7 2024 review: snapshot

27 October 2023 by Tim Nicholson

There are seven grades available in the much bigger, new-generation CR-V,...Read more

Watch out Volvo C40! 2024 BMW iX2 electric car pricing and features revealed as brand adds more models under luxury car tax threshold

26 October 2023 by Tim Nicholson

BMW has confirmed pricing for its iX2 electric car, which will go head-...Read more

Honda CR-V VTi X7 2024 review: snapshot

25 October 2023 by Tim Nicholson

The new-gen CR-V might still be technically a mid-size SUV, but it has...Read more

Honda CR-V VTi L 2024 review: snapshot

23 October 2023 by Tim Nicholson

The new much larger sixth-generation Honda CR-V - it has been stretched by...Read more

Forget buying a Toyota, Mazda or a Hyundai! This brand should be on your shopping list as it's producing some of its best models in decades! | Opinion

22 October 2023 by Tim Nicholson

If you’ve bought a new car recently, you’re probably aware of how...Read more

Honda CR-V VTi X 2024 review: snapshot

21 October 2023 by Tim Nicholson

The sixth-generation Honda CR-V has grown in virtually all dimensions and...Read more

Subaru Crosstrek 2024 review: AWD 2.0R long-term | Part 2

18 October 2023 by Tim Nicholson

I am in my second month living with the Subaru Crosstrek 2.0R, but given I was on holiday for a couple of weeks during this period, I am going to focus on the practicality and in-car tech for this instalment. Which is a good thing because practicality and tech are key selling points for small SUVs...Read more

Honda CR-V 2024 review

18 October 2023 by Tim Nicholson

To say the CR-V is Honda’s most important model is an understatement. It’s one of the top-selling models in the United States, has a long history that started in the 1990s and a loyal customer base. So there is a bit of pressure on the new sixth-generation version that has just gone on sale in...Read more