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.

Italian brand’s electric future laid out
By Tim Nicholson · 15 Jul 2024
Alfa Romeo is in the middle of launching one of its most important models in decades, but there are a bunch of new models on the horizon that should get the Alfisti excited.
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Every small SUV coming to Australia in 2024
By Tim Nicholson · 12 Jul 2024
Get ready, because 2024 is going to be a big yea for small cars. Specifically, small SUVs and crossovers.
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Alfa Romeo Junior 2025 review - International first drive
By Tim Nicholson · 09 Jul 2024
Alfa Romeo has made a bold move launching its first electric vehicle as a tiny city-centric SUV as opposed to something like a sports sedan or coupe that it's known for. But it could prove to be a smart move. The Alfa Romeo Junior enters a hot segment and it brings with it a performance pedigree. We drove the flagship Junior Veloce 280 EV in Italy to see if Alfa has the ingredients for success.
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VW ID.3 and more hatchbacks coming in 2024
By Tim Nicholson · 04 Jul 2024
It's telling that the number of launches for hatchbacks, sedans in and people movers 2024 is not huge. But what's more telling is the sheer number of them that are for EVs or plug-in hybrids.
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Mazda not fazed by losing sales race to Ford
By Tim Nicholson · 04 Jul 2024
Mazda might be set to lose its long-held place as Australia’s second favourite automotive brand, but the company’s local brass isn’t too concerned.
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Mazda’s confusing SUV plan explained
By Tim Nicholson · 02 Jul 2024
Mazda Australia says it is not concerned its new large SUV strategy will confuse buyers, and believes the four new models will have their own distinct identity on dealer showroom floors.
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New Renault Koleos finally revealed!
By Tim Nicholson · 28 Jun 2024
Renault has finally revealed a new-generation Koleos - but it’s not what you think.
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New Hyundai Tucson hybrid priced!
By Tim Nicholson · 19 Jun 2024
Hyundai will undercut a number of key rivals with its Tucson hybrid that lands in Australian showrooms in the coming weeks.
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Quick! 7-seat Mazda CX-8 will sell out soon
By Tim Nicholson · 16 Jun 2024
One of the most affordable and popular seven-seat family SUVs available in Australia is about to be pulled from the market.
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Top Chinese car brands by sales in Australia
By Tim Nicholson · 10 Jun 2024
A quick look at your local supermarket car park reveals that Chinese automotive brands have well and truly become mainstream in Australia.
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