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.

It's Ranger vs HiLux for 2023's sales crown

By Tim Nicholson · 05 Dec 2023

A fierce battle is brewing for the overall best-selling model for 2023 with just one month of sales to go. And the two contenders are the eternally popular Toyota HiLux and the Australian-developed Ford Ranger utes.

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Subaru Crosstrek 2024 review: AWD 2.0R long-term | Part 3

By Tim Nicholson · 25 Nov 2023

In the last two instalments, I have covered off the value equation, and more, for the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. But now I can reveal how it drives and if it's as good as the best small SUVs on the market.

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Benz baits BMW with new GLC Coupe

By Tim Nicholson · 21 Nov 2023

Mercedes-Benz has added to its GLC line-up with the swoopy GLC Coupe hitting Australian shores soon to take on its mostly European rivals.

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Safest used cars in Australia revealed

By Tim Nicholson · 15 Nov 2023

Choosing a used car can be tricky. You want to make sure you're not getting ripped off and that the car has been well looked after and doesn't have any hidden damage. But another key consideration is safety.

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2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid revealed!

By Tim Nicholson · 15 Nov 2023

Toyota has ripped the covers from the ninth-generation version of its Camry mid-sized sedan, ahead of an Australian on-sale date in the second half of 2024.

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Why are sports car sales through the roof?

By Tim Nicholson · 15 Nov 2023

It’s no secret that times are tough at the moment. We are hearing the words ‘cost of living crisis’ a lot and for good reason. Everything seems very expensive these days and, understandably, people are being careful with how they spend their money. So why are so many people buying sports cars?

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Honda CR-V e:HEV RS 2024 review: snapshot

By Tim Nicholson · 02 Nov 2023

Not only has the new CR-V grown in size - it has a 40-mm longer wheelbase - it also comes with a hybrid powertrain option for the first time.

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Will Honda bring more hybrids to Australia?

By Tim Nicholson · 01 Nov 2023

Much like most other manufacturers, Honda’s stock levels have been up and down since the pandemic, and while supply has improved on some key models, it’s the hybrids and hot hatches that still have lengthy wait lists.

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Honda CR-V VTi LX AWD 2024 review: snapshot

By Tim Nicholson · 31 Oct 2023

Honda has seriously stretched the new-gen CR-V over the old one to make room for another mid-size SUV - the ZR-V - in its line-up.

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Honda CR-V VTi L AWD 2024 review: snapshot

By Tim Nicholson · 29 Oct 2023

Honda has made the sixth-generation bigger than the old one and it now sits somewhere between the dimensions of a Toyota RAV4 and a Kia Sorento.

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