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.

Bring these JDM cars to Australia now!

By Tim Nicholson · 30 Sep 2023

Australia has a relatively small population for the large number of automotive brands that operate here. So the question has to be asked - do we really need to add any more new brands or even new models to an already heaving market?

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Fiat trims down 500 line-up

By Tim Nicholson · 27 Sep 2023

The cheaper end of the Australian new-car market is shrinking at a rapid rate, and now it’s even smaller.

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Genesis goes BMW X6 hunting

By Tim Nicholson · 27 Sep 2023

Genesis has joined the swoopy coupe-style SUV brigade with the reveal of its new GV80 Coupe large SUV.

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AMG Coupe swoops in with performance models

By Tim Nicholson · 27 Sep 2023

Mercedes-Benz has capped off the rollout of its GLC medium SUV line-up with the reveal of the AMG Coupe versions this week.

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How much would you pay for an EV hot hatch?

By Tim Nicholson · 22 Sep 2023

The Cupra Born finally has an electric hot hatch rival! The Abarth 500e will hit Australian showrooms by the end of 2023 and it will be offered in a limited-edition 'Scorpionissima' grade initially. Once they sell out, it will be available exclusively in regular Turismo trim from early 2024 on.

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Subaru Crosstrek 2024 review: AWD 2.0R long-term | Part 1

By Tim Nicholson · 05 Sep 2023

Changing model names is a risky move. But sometimes it makes no difference at all. With Subaru changing the name of its small SUV from XV to Crosstrek with the new-generation version made an impact? Read on to find out.

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Toyota Tundra timing and details revealed

By Tim Nicholson · 01 Sep 2023

Just weeks out from the launch of its biggest rival, the Ford F-150, Toyota Australia has detailed some of the plans for its Toyota Tundra pilot program.

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The electric Toyota HiLux ute is happening!

By Tim Nicholson · 30 Aug 2023

If you’re hanging out for an electric Toyota HiLux ute that has genuine off-road capability, can tow a boat, has sufficient payload AND range of up to 800km, then we have some good news. Well, sort of…

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This highly anticipated EV has been delayed

By Tim Nicholson · 30 Aug 2023

If you were one of the many people waiting for Toyota’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV), it looks like you’ll be waiting a little bit longer.

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Are SsangYong and BYD about to team up again?

By Tim Nicholson · 28 Aug 2023

The carmaker formerly known as SsangYong, but now known as KG Mobility, has made no secret of its desire to dive head first into the EV market.

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