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

2024 Hyundai i30 hatch is coming to Australia

By Tim Nicholson · 26 Mar 2024

Hyundai’s ageing i30 hatchback will live to see another few years, with the Korean carmaker revealing details of the late-life update for its popular small car.

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Secrets of BMW Neue Klasse revealed

By Tim Nicholson · 26 Mar 2024

BMW is in the midst of massive change. Like all so-called legacy carmakers, the Bavarian giant is hurtling towards an electric future, and everything from production processes to R&D and design must change.

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Kia's Cerato replacement revealed at last!

By Tim Nicholson · 22 Mar 2024

Farewell Kia Cerato and hello K4! That's the name of the new small sedan model that will replace the long-running Cerato moniker in Australia, likely before the end of this year.

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BMW's next-gen electric SUV revealed

By Tim Nicholson · 21 Mar 2024

You are looking at the BMW Vision Neue Klasse X. Vision basically means concept in BMW speak so this is a preview of one of the most important models in the Bavarian brand's long history.

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MG4, MG ZS EV are cheapest EVs in Aus

By Tim Nicholson · 21 Mar 2024

The battle for Australia’s cheapest EV just added another chapter with MG announcing permanent drive-away pricing for all of its battery electric models.

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A new European EV to take on Tesla

By Tim Nicholson · 21 Mar 2024

Peugeot is continuing its march toward full electrification with the reveal of its latest EV - the new-generation version of the E-5008 seven-seat SUV.

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Mercedes offers V8 and four-cylinder GT

By Tim Nicholson · 20 Mar 2024

If you’re a sports car enthusiast that’s concerned about the environment but not quite ready for an EV - this might be the car for you.

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Mini goes all-in on EVs - but not every model

By Tim Nicholson · 19 Mar 2024

Despite its strong pivot to battery electric vehicles, Mini will not offer an EV version of its next-generation Cooper five-door hatchback when it launches later this year - but, there is a good reason for that.

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Lexus small SUV goes hybrid and EV only

By Tim Nicholson · 15 Mar 2024

Lexus has followed the lead of its mainstream sibling brand Toyota by dropping the petrol grades of one of its most popular models.

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Mini model line-up plans revealed

By Tim Nicholson · 15 Mar 2024

Over the years, Mini’s product strategy has fluctuated from one key model to a number of niche offerings. But it looks like Mini has settled on a sustainable number of models as it enters the electric age.

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