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.

Best CarsGuide videos from 2023

By Tim Nicholson · 31 Dec 2023

Many of you no longer simply read car reviews or news these days.

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CarsGuide’s best news stories of the year

By Tim Nicholson · 29 Dec 2023

Each year there is a distinct trend among CarsGuide’s most read news articles, whether it be a brand or other industry factor.

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Tim Nicholson from CarsGuide top cars of 2023

By Tim Nicholson · 24 Dec 2023

Is it really the end of 2023 already? How did that happen so fast?? Well, it's time once again to review my year in cars and whittle down everything I have driven into a short list of five of my top picks.

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MG5, Mahindra Scorpio crash test shock!

By Tim Nicholson · 14 Dec 2023

Two key new models launched earlier this year have been slapped with zero-star ratings after falling short in local crash testing. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) announced the scores for the MG5 small sedan and the Mahindra Scorpio off-road SUV following local testing of both models.

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GWM Tank 300 2024 review: Hybrid Ultra

By Tim Nicholson · 13 Dec 2023

There are a lot of options for people looking for an off-road capable SUV with a spacious cabin in Australia, but there are not many with a hybrid powertrain. That's changed with the delayed arrival of GWM's tank 300 Hybrid. It is priced to compete and claims to have genuine off-road chops, but is it a genuine competitor for the established 4x4 SUV set?

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2024 Audi Q5, A5 spied testing in Melbourne!

By Tim Nicholson · 11 Dec 2023

It's not unusual for carmakers to test their vehicles in Australia before being launched - or even revealed - globally. Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Toyota have all done it, Holden did before it closed and Ford still has a significant engineering and testing program in Victoria.

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Lexus LM500h Ultra Luxury 2024 review: snapshot

By Tim Nicholson · 11 Dec 2023

The Lexus LM is a rival for premium people movers like the Mercedes-Benz EQV, and there’s a good chance many owners will be driven around in this vehicle rather than getting behind the wheel themselves. Although if they do, they’ll be rewarded with a plush, cosseting drive experience.

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Lexus LM350h Sports Luxury 2024 review: snapshot

By Tim Nicholson · 09 Dec 2023

The Lexus LM is a people mover designed with high-end buyers in mind. A lot of people will be driven around in this vehicle rather than getting behind the wheel.

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Lexus LM 2024 review

By Tim Nicholson · 07 Dec 2023

Limos have evolved over the years and the segment is no longer the exclusive domain of luxury sedans like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series. Lexus has its own version of those in the LS, but now it has a bigger, taller model to ferry high-end buyers around - the LM. We experience the luxury of the LM350h to see if this is the ultimate passenger transport.

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Subaru BRZ gets cooler new grade

By Tim Nicholson · 06 Dec 2023

Subaru has increased pricing on its BRZ sports car for 2024 as it adds the flagship tS grade to the expanded line-up. Order books have opened for the 2024 BRZ and deliveries are expected to commence in January 2024.

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