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 started his journalism career as a staff writer for the Australian Open tennis tournament in 2011, completing an internship as part of his Master of Arts (Media and Communications) at Swinburne University.

Tim followed his passion for all things automotive by launching the program, Fender Bender, on community radio station JOY 94.9. This led to an entry role at industry publication GoAuto, before eventually holding the role of Managing Editor.

A stint as RACV’s Motoring Editor – including a year as 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.

You can find Tim on LinkedIn and Instagram

Education

Master of Arts (Media and Communications) | Swinburne University | 2010-2012

Featured Publications

GoAuto | 2012-2019
GoAutoNews Premium | 2012-2019
RACV Royal Auto | 2019-2021
CarsGuide | 2021-present

BMW X7 2023 review: xDrive40d

By Tim Nicholson · 22 Jun 2023

You don't get much bigger and bolder than the BMW X7 - especially with its striking new front-end design. There's a lot more to the facelift than that face - loads of changes have been made inside and under the skin. Is it still one of the top picks for families with fancy taste and a healthy budget?

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Does this Autobiography Evoque good memories?

By Tim Nicholson · 21 Jun 2023

A pair of fancier versions of the Evoque have been added to the Range Rover line-up as part of a mid-life upgrade that also ushers in fresh design elements and more tech inside.

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Sexiest Mercedes yet?

By Tim Nicholson · 21 Jun 2023

Is this the sleekest Mercedes-Benz yet? The covers have come off the wagon - or Estate in Benz speak - version of the new-generation E-Class two months after the reveal of the sedan.

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Is an Isuzu N Series better than a HiLux?

By Tim Nicholson · 10 Jun 2023

Is a ute really the best tool of trade for you?

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Mitsubishi resurrects the Colt hatch!

By Tim Nicholson · 09 Jun 2023

Mitsubishi has revealed its reborn Colt light hatchback, but it will be very familiar to anyone interested in French cars. As part of its ‘leader-follower’ product strategy under the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Mitsubishi is borrowing models from French arm Renault for sale in Europe.

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Honda Elevates its SUV line-up

By Tim Nicholson · 08 Jun 2023

Just when you thought Honda had revealed its entire SUV line-up, it reveals another new model! The Japanese carmaker has lifted the lid on its new Elevate medium SUV which is a little smaller than the soon-to-launch ZR-V.

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More bad news for Victoria's EV buyers

By Tim Nicholson · 08 Jun 2023

Anyone hoping to benefit from an incentive when buying an electric car in Victoria had better get in quick! Because the state government has canned its EV incentive scheme. The Andrews Government announced in May 2021 that it would introduce financial incentives for people who want to buy an EV in Victoria.

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Will Porsche go it alone on eFuels?

By Tim Nicholson · 07 Jun 2023

Porsche is pressing ahead with development of synthetic fuel without help from other prestige carmakers that will likely benefit from so-called eFuels. The German carmaker has been a huge proponent of eFuels as a way to keep people in their Porsche cars long after the ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars comes into effect in the European Union in 2035.

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Isuzu reveals electric trucks plans for Aus!

By Tim Nicholson · 05 Jun 2023

Your trusty local council truck fleet is set to get a modern, green makeover with a new electric light truck set to land in Australia soon, and its maker says there is plenty of pent-up demand.

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Electric Porsche Cayenne timing revealed!

By Tim Nicholson · 24 May 2023

If you are concerned that you’re running out of time to buy a petrol-powered Cayenne because of the shift to electric propulsion - you don’t need to worry just yet.

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