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.

Stop buying utes, SUVs when a hatch will do!

By Tim Nicholson · 26 Aug 2023

About 10 to 15 years ago there was a shift in market trends from large, usually inefficient passenger cars to smaller, more frugal models like hatchbacks and compact sedans.

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Kia shrinks the EV9 with new EV5!

By Tim Nicholson · 25 Aug 2023

After making its debut as a concept car, and following a leak of official pics just a couple of weeks ago, Kia has finally ripped the covers from the production ready version of its latest EV.

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Mercedes' new seven-seat electric SUV lands

By Tim Nicholson · 25 Aug 2023

Not too long ago, Tesla confirmed that it would not introduce the heavily revised version of the Model S sedan and Model X SUV to the Australian market.

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It's Kia vs Ford vs Hyundai in the sales race

By Tim Nicholson · 25 Aug 2023

Perhaps with the exception of Toyota which seems to be taking longer to return to normal production levels, most other mainstream automotive brands are boasting improved supply, with manufacturing issues behind them. So it's a good time to pull out the old crystal ball and try and predict where some of the major brands will end up on the sales charts come the end of 2023.

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Peugeot 308 2023 review: GT Premium Hatch long-term | Part 3

By Tim Nicholson · 23 Aug 2023

It's been three months and with great sadness I must hand back the Peugeot 308 GT Premium Hatch back. It's a reminder that hatchbacks are just as, if not more practical, than small SUVs. And the drive experience will be vastly superior. Let me explain...

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Ford Ranger wait times are about to drop!

By Tim Nicholson · 18 Aug 2023

Ever since the new-generation Ford Ranger ute and the related Everest SUV launched in Australia, the pair have been in hot demand.

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Is Audi chasing Tesla volume in Australia?

By Tim Nicholson · 15 Aug 2023

Audi is having a bumper year. Sales are up and the brand has much better supply than in 2022. But is Audi chasing competitors like BMW and even Tesla? The German carmaker has had a very positive 2023 so far. To the end of July, Audi has sold 10,644 vehicles in Australia, which represents a 37.4 per cent increase on the same period in 2022.

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