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

Is Chery developing a Triton-chasing ute?

By Tim Nicholson · 10 Feb 2024

Another ute could be set to enter the Australian market to take on the Toyota HiLux, Mitsubishi Triton and more. And we are not talking about Kia’s forthcoming pick-up that is currently being dubbed the Tasman, either.

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Australia's favourite hatchback revealed

By Tim Nicholson · 09 Feb 2024

The humble hatchback was once the most popular vehicle body style in Australia, but now small and light hatches only represent a fraction of sales.

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New European electric hatch coming this year

By Tim Nicholson · 09 Feb 2024

Another electric hatchback is set to enter the Australian market soon, with confirmation that the all-electric Peugeot e-308 will hit showrooms this year.

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A glimpse inside the new-gen MG3 hatch

By Tim Nicholson · 07 Feb 2024

MG has released sketch images of the interior of the new MG3 hatch that is set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in late February.

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Mini Cooper petrol hatch uncovered!

By Tim Nicholson · 07 Feb 2024

If you're not quite ready to jump into the fully electric version of the new Mini Cooper, the BMW Group-owned brand still has petrol power on offer.

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Chery makes tweaks to improve models

By Tim Nicholson · 07 Feb 2024

Chinese carmaker Chery says it is addressing feedback from owners and motoring journalists relating to areas of improvement for its small but growing model range.

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2024 Chery new-model rollout revealed

By Tim Nicholson · 05 Feb 2024

It may only have two models on sale in Australia at the moment, but Chery is about to expand its Australian presence in a big way.

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From Holden to ... Chery?

By Tim Nicholson · 05 Feb 2024

Chinese carmaker Chery has landed in the Australian market with a bang, nabbing close to 6000 sales in 2023. Those sales have to come at the expense of other brands, and in Chery's case, it is stealing sales from some obvious brands, as well as a recently lost favourite.

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Kia Sorento GT-Line 2024 review: snapshot

By Tim Nicholson · 03 Feb 2024

The Sorento GT-Line sits at the top of the seven-seat SUV line-up and the standard gear and interior appointments are like that of a premium European car.

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This Chinese SUV could outsell big names!

By Tim Nicholson · 01 Feb 2024

Chery emerged as a force in the Australian new-car market in 2023 with just one model, and the Chinese brand reckons the Omoda 5 is on track to double its sales in 2024.

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