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 started his journalism career as a staff writer for the Australian Open tennis tournament in 2011, completing an internship as part of his Master of Arts (Media and Communications) at Swinburne University.

Tim followed his passion for all things automotive by launching the program, Fender Bender, on community radio station JOY 94.9. This led to an entry role at industry publication GoAuto, before eventually holding the role of Managing Editor.

A stint as RACV’s Motoring Editor – including a year as 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.

You can find Tim on LinkedIn and Instagram

Education

Master of Arts (Media and Communications) | Swinburne University | 2010-2012

Featured Publications

GoAuto | 2012-2019
GoAutoNews Premium | 2012-2019
RACV Royal Auto | 2019-2021
CarsGuide | 2021-present

Honda could have pulled out of Australia

By Tim Nicholson · 06 May 2024

Honda was in danger of withdrawing from the Australian market if it didn’t make a drastic change to its business model, according to the brand’s local boss.

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Honda Accord hybrid pricing revealed

By Tim Nicholson · 30 Apr 2024

Honda’s 11th-generation Accord sedan is officially on sale and it’s a more exclusive model than it has ever been in the past.

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Electric Range Rover revealed!

By Tim Nicholson · 24 Apr 2024

After a lengthy teaser campaign, we finally have a proper look at the electric Range Rover thanks to images released by the carmaker showing the electric SUV testing.

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2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance priced!

By Tim Nicholson · 24 Apr 2024

Tesla has finally confirmed pricing for its blisteringly quick Model 3 Performance electric sedan, and it is set to shock rival carmakers.

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Fastest AMG ever revealed

By Tim Nicholson · 23 Apr 2024

Mercedes has lifted the lid on the fastest model to ever wear an AMG badge.

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Macan electric will as popular as ICE model

By Tim Nicholson · 01 Apr 2024

The instant success of Porsche’s first ever EV, the Taycan four-door sedan, has paved the way for a successful launch of the upcoming Macan electric in Australia, according to Porsche’s local boss.

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Kia is set to overtake Mazda & Ford in Aus

By Tim Nicholson · 31 Mar 2024

Not that long ago Kia was an afterthought in the Australian new-car market. Hyundai’s cheap little sibling that was unlikely to register as a blip on the sales radar. But it could become the number two brand in Australia - here's how.

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Nissan Patrol, Navara revealed - sort of

By Tim Nicholson · 28 Mar 2024

Nissan has teased its next-generation Patrol and the Navara ute in a promotional video outlining its plans to roll out 30 new models by the 2026 Japanese fiscal year.

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2024 Toyota Yaris pricing revealed!

By Tim Nicholson · 27 Mar 2024

The cost of entry to the Toyota Yaris light hatchback range has increased by $3700 following Toyota’s decision to drop all petrol-powered variants, except the GR Yaris hot hatch, in favour of a hybrid-heavy line-up.

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Fourth-gen Porsche Panamera coming

By Tim Nicholson · 27 Mar 2024

The Porsche Panamera looks set to live on beyond the recently revealed third-generation model, with confirmation that the company is discussing how to approach the next version of the big four-door saloon.

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