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.

Mini Countryman 2024 review: John Cooper Works

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13 March 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Mazda BT-50 dropped from South African market! But will the Isuzu D-Max twin and Ford Ranger rival stick around in Australia?

12 March 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Mazda’s BT-50 ute has been dropped from yet another right-hand-drive...Read more

Mini Countryman 2024 review: Electric

6 March 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Remember the hooha that erupted when Mini announced it was building an SUV? People went wild at the thought of a Mini not being, well, mini. Cut to 2024 and Mini is launching the third-generation version of the Countryman SUV after enjoying global success with the first two. The new Countryman...Read more

Shock results! Nissan climbs to new heights as Mazda falters, but did the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger or Tesla Model 3 top the sales charts?

5 March 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Nissan has climbed back up the new-vehicle sales charts in a big way,...Read more

BMW X2 / iX2 2024 review

28 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

BMW’s original X2 crossover from 2018 was not a massive sales success in Australia. The related X1, however, was and continues to be a very popular pick in the ultra competitive premium small SUV class. BMW has flipped the script for the second-generation X2 , giving it a dramatic makeover that...Read more

Pricing confirmed for 2024 Lexus NX, RX and LX SUVs as well as the LS limo

21 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Pricing has increased for the 2024 model year across a number of Lexus...Read more

2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia pricing confirmed - Volvo XC60 and BMW 3 Series rivals cop price increase for new model year

16 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

The price of entry into the Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV and the Giulia sedan...Read more

The latest Volvo C40, BMW iX1 and even Kia Niro rival is coming! 2024 Mini Countryman electric car and JCW performance SUV pricing and specs confirmed

15 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Another semi-premium electric SUV is hitting Australian shores this...Read more

2024 Subaru Forester pricing confirmed! Price increases for Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Toyota RAV4 rival ahead of the launch of next-gen family SUV

14 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Pricing has crept up on the Subaru Forester medium family SUV ahead of...Read more

2024 Kia Sorento wait times revealed! Toyota Kluger and Hyundai Santa Fe seven-seat SUV rival has better supply this year, but Kia was hit hard by delays in 2023

12 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

The era of waiting up to a year for a Kia Sorento GT-Line has come to a...Read more

Another Chinese ute coming soon? Chery dual-cab pick-up could emerge soon, but will the GWM Ute, LDV T60 and Isuzu D-Max rival be a diesel or electric car?

10 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Another ute could be set to enter the Australian market to take on the...Read more

Australia's favourite hatchback is..? Will the Mazda3, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30 or a Chinese contender top the 2023 hatch sales list?

9 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

The humble hatchback was once the most popular vehicle body style in...Read more

Cupra Born, MG4 on notice! 2024 Peugeot e-308 electric car confirmed for Australian launch this year, alongside Toyota HiAce-rivalling e-Expert van

9 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Another electric hatchback is set to enter the Australian market soon,...Read more

2024 MG3 hatchback interior revealed in sketches - can the cheap Kia Picanto, Suzuki Swift rival keep its sales crown with new-generation model?

7 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

MG has released sketch images of the interior of the new MG3 hatch that...Read more

2024 Mini Cooper petrol revealed! Not ready for an electric car? The new three-door hatchback is coming to battle the Audi A1, Fiat 500 and VW Polo!

7 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

If you're not quite ready to jump into the fully electric version of...Read more

New Chery Omoda 5 and Tiggo 7 Pro SUVs to get better: Chinese car brand commits to making ongoing improvements to models following feedback from Australian owners and media

7 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Chinese carmaker Chery says it is addressing feedback from owners and...Read more

Watch out GWM and Kia! Chery to go big in 2024 with Tiggo 8 Pro Max, Omoda E5 electric car, but what else is coming from the growing Chinese brand?

5 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

It may only have two models on sale in Australia at the moment, but...Read more

Goodbye Holden, hello ... Chery? Australian car buyers jumping from the General, Kia, Hyundai and more into 2024 Chery Omoda 5 small SUV

5 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Chinese carmaker Chery has landed in the Australian market with a bang...Read more

Kia Sorento GT-Line 2024 review: snapshot

3 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

The Sorento GT-Line sits at the top of the seven-seat SUV line-up and the...Read more

Could the 2024 Chery Omoda 5 double its sales and beat some of the biggest small SUVs in Australia? The Toyota Corolla Cross, Subaru Crosstrek and Mitsubishi ASX are on notice!

1 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Chery emerged as a force in the Australian new-car market in 2023 with...Read more

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