Articles by Tim Gibson

Tim Gibson
News Journalist

Tim couldn't get enough of UK Top Gear as a kid, which sparked his passion for cars.

Tim’s journalism career began at age 15 as a local reporter for Football South Coast before he branched into live commentary with Football New South Wales. He reports on national competitions and the Socceroos with Football Australia, and also covered the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with The Football Sack.

He studied a Bachelor of Journalism and a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Wollongong, featuring in the top five per cent of students, and graduating with distinction.

Tim completed an internship in the ABC’s Wollongong office, then undertook regular paid shifts until he completed his degrees. Tim started his full-time journalism career at CarsGuide, working as a News Journalist covering a range of automotive topics from electric vehicles to legal issues.

Education

  • University of Wollongong | Bachelor of Journalism with distinction | 2020-2025
  • University of Wollongong | Bachelor of Laws | 2020-2025

Featured Publications

  • Football South Coast | 2018-present
  • Football New South Wales | 2019-present
  • South Coast Flame FC | 2021-2022
  • Football Australia | 2023-present
  • UOW TV | 2021-2025
  • The Football Sack | 2022-2023
  • ABC Illawarra | 2023-2025
  • CarsGuide | 2025-present
European brand's hybrid push confirmed 
By Tim Gibson · 18 Dec 2025
Skoda has given a hybrid twist to two of its leading models.
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EVs critical to this brand's sales boost
By Tim Gibson · 17 Dec 2025
Volkswagen Group has become the top-selling EV brand in Europe, overtaking Tesla, through the first 10 months of 2025, according to an article in AutoNews.
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This popular hatch has been given an electric twist
By Tim Gibson · 16 Dec 2025
A fresh all-electric hatchback is fast approaching.
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F-150's huge shakeup incoming
By Tim Gibson · 16 Dec 2025
Ford goes hybrid over EV for F150.
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Huge EV tax break could get axed
By Tim Gibson · 16 Dec 2025
The federal government has announced there will be a statutory review into the Electric Car Discount.
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New EV SUV landing soon
By Tim Gibson · 15 Dec 2025
Jaecoo, the semi-premium arm of Chery, has revealed specifications of its J5 EV compact SUV.
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Europe's petrol and diesel ban no more: report
By Tim Gibson · 15 Dec 2025
A landmark car ban in Europe could be overturned, according to reports.
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Volkswagen's re-worked EV plans
By Tim Gibson · 15 Dec 2025
Volkswagen could be deepening its range-extender plans, pivoting its EV agenda.
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Chinese brands are taking hold in Europe
By Tim Gibson · 12 Dec 2025
Chinese brands are starting to win in Europe, despite ongoing tariff pressure.
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Serious upgrade for pocket rocket hot hatch
By Tim Gibson · 12 Dec 2025
A hot hatch has just been given a serious boost to its performance kit.
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