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.

Honda CR-V VTi L7 2024 review: snapshot
By Tim Nicholson · 27 Oct 2023
There are seven grades available in the much bigger, new-generation CR-V, including a mix of front and all-wheel drive (FWD), petrol and hybrid and five and seven-seat model grades. 
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Is the BMW iX2 better value than a Volvo C40?
By Tim Nicholson · 26 Oct 2023
BMW has confirmed pricing for its iX2 electric car, which will go head to head with the likes of the Volvo C40 when it arrives next year.
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Honda CR-V VTi X7 2024 review: snapshot
By Tim Nicholson · 25 Oct 2023
The new-gen CR-V might still be technically a mid-size SUV, but it has grown substantially over the previous model.
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Honda CR-V VTi L 2024 review: snapshot
By Tim Nicholson · 23 Oct 2023
The new much larger sixth-generation Honda CR-V - it has been stretched by 59mm and is 10mm wider - has grown in virtually all dimensions and size-wise sits somewhere between a Toyota RAV4 and a Kia Sorento. 
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Has Honda got better models than Toyota?
By Tim Nicholson · 22 Oct 2023
If you’ve bought a new car recently you’re probably aware of how insanely competitive the Australian new-vehicle market is. Right now there are just shy of 50 car brands all vying for your attention, and there are more on the way.
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Honda CR-V VTi X 2024 review: snapshot
By Tim Nicholson · 21 Oct 2023
The sixth-generation Honda CR-V has grown in virtually all dimensions and is now straddling the medium and large SUV segments.
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Subaru Crosstrek 2024 review: AWD 2.0R long-term | Part 2
By Tim Nicholson · 18 Oct 2023
Buyers in the small SUV segment usually demand practicality, as well as value-for-money and the latest tech. How practical is the new Subaru Crosstrek, and does it have a spacious cabin? Let's find out.
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Honda CR-V 2024 review
By Tim Nicholson · 18 Oct 2023
For 26 years, the Honda CR-V has been one of the most popular SUVs in Australia. It was also one of the key models to kick off the SUV craze. Now the sixth-generation version is here and for the first time with a hybrid option. But has Honda done enough to steer people away from a Toyota RAV4?
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Volvo is electrified only in Australia now
By Tim Nicholson · 03 Oct 2023
Volvo has ramped up its shift to full electrification by dropping all non-electrified versions of each of its models. 
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Is Cadillac returning to Australia?
By Tim Nicholson · 03 Oct 2023
After years of rumours, and a false start back in 2008, it looks as though premium US brand Cadillac will return to Australia.
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