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

Models in stock with drive-away pricing

By Tim Nicholson · 19 Dec 2022

While most carmakers have struggled with supply over the past two years, there appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel for some brands.At least some of the parts shortages and supply chain dramas have abated, enough for a few of the biggest brands

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Nissan X-Trail Ti-L 2023 review: snapshot

By Tim Nicholson · 18 Dec 2022

Sitting atop the X-Trail range is the new flagship grade - the Ti-L.

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Mazda commits to 2 future - as an EV?

By Tim Nicholson · 18 Dec 2022

The future of the Mazda2 looks to be secured after all, despite reports of the light hatchback’s demise.

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VW Amarok to top Golf sales?

By Tim Nicholson · 17 Dec 2022

The Amarok is poised to solidify its place as Volkswagen’s top-selling model in Australia, with the new-gen model expected to outpace the other models in VW’s line-up.

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Nissan X-Trail Ti 2023 review: snapshot

By Tim Nicholson · 16 Dec 2022

Stepping up to the second-from-top Ti grade, it's a five-seat only and all-wheel drive affair, with pricing set at $49,990 before on-road costs.

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Nissan Pathfinder Ti-L 2023 review: snapshot

By Tim Nicholson · 16 Dec 2022

Sitting at the top of the Pathfinder range is the flagship Ti-L which is new to the line-up. It is a four-wheel-drive only proposition and it is priced from $80,227 - more than $10k on top of the Ti.

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Will price hike hurt Nissan Qashqai sales?

By Tim Nicholson · 16 Dec 2022

Nissan's push into semi-premium territory with its new-generation Qashqai won’t negatively impact sales numbers, despite the sizeable price increase, according to Nissan’s local boss.

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Nissan X-Trail ST-L 2023 review: snapshot

By Tim Nicholson · 14 Dec 2022

Like the ST, the lower-mid grade ST-L comes in front-wheel drive five-seat guise for $43,190 before on-road costs, and all-wheel drive seven-seat guise for $46,290.

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Nissan Pathfinder Ti 2023 review: snapshot

By Tim Nicholson · 14 Dec 2022

Further up the Pathfinder ladder is the higher grade Ti that’s available in both two-wheel drive guise from $65,910 before on-road costs and four-wheel drive for a circa $4000 premium at $70,030.

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Would you buy a VW Amarok over a Tiguan?

By Tim Nicholson · 14 Dec 2022

Volkswagen expects the petrol-powered version of its new Amarok will lure buyers out of SUVs and traditional passenger cars like its Golf and Tiguan.

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