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
Budget RAV4 rival unveiled in China
By Tim Gibson · 08 Dec 2025
Another budget-friendly mid-size SUV has just been unveiled in China.
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BYD’s flagship EV gets big discount
By Tim Gibson · 05 Dec 2025
Prices slashed from yet another BYD.
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Rugged off-roader gets massive update
By Tim Gibson · 05 Dec 2025
A rough-and-tumble 4WD is due a massive upgrade.
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Hybrid sales are booming
By Tim Gibson · 05 Dec 2025
Hybrids surge in popularity in Australia.
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Europe's newest family hybrid is here
By Tim Gibson · 04 Dec 2025
Europe's latest family hybrid has arrived.
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Toyota icon to return as 370kW missile
By Tim Gibson · 04 Dec 2025
A Toyota mid-engined rocket looks to be fast approaching.
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Monster 4WD icon's bizarre change
By Tim Gibson · 04 Dec 2025
This legendary tough 4WD is getting a strange makeover.
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Ford's pocket rocket 4WD destined for Oz?
By Tim Gibson · 03 Dec 2025
An exciting pocket rocket 4WD is getting closer to Australia.
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Huge shakeup for ballistic EV
By Tim Gibson · 03 Dec 2025
A major brand has made some big changes to one of its flagship EVs.
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‘We’re nowhere near’: The reality of EVs in Australia
By Tim Gibson · 03 Dec 2025
Earlier this month the New South Wales government announced a near $6 million investment in EV charging across regional communities.
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