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

Nissan X-Trail ST 2023 review: snapshot

By Tim Nicholson · 12 Dec 2022

The ST loses the manual for the new-generation X-Trail, not that many people would have bought the manual anyway.

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Nissan Pathfinder ST-L 2023 review: snapshot

By Tim Nicholson · 12 Dec 2022

The mid-range Pathfinder ST-L is four-wheel drive only and starts at $61,790 before on-road costs, which is about a $7600 premium over the 2WD ST.

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Will VW produce a hydrogen Amarok?

By Tim Nicholson · 12 Dec 2022

As some car manufacturers continue to pursue hydrogen as an alternative fuel to power vehicles in a greener world, Volkswagen is keeping its cards close to its chest.

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Nissan Pathfinder ST 2023 review: snapshot

By Tim Nicholson · 10 Dec 2022

It might not be all-change for the new Nissan Pathfinder but there are some major improvements across the board.

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Will Mazda’s new SUVs have separate designs?

By Tim Nicholson · 10 Dec 2022

Mazda is set to reveal its second new SUV model early in 2023, but with at least two more to come after the CX-90, how will Mazda differentiate between its new armada of SUVs?

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Nissan Pathfinder 2023 review

By Tim Nicholson · 08 Dec 2022

The Nissan Pathfinder name has a long heritage in Australia, from rugged off-roader to the more sedate version that disappeared a couple of years back. After that little hiatus, the Pathfinder is back and as one of very few eight-seat SUVs on the market, it should get some attention. But the Hyundai Palisade may have something to say about that.

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VW Amarok-based EV a possibility

By Tim Nicholson · 08 Dec 2022

Volkswagen could offer its own version of the Ford Everest SUV - but as a full battery electric vehicle - as part of its deal with the Blue Oval.Under the partnership, Ford took the lead on the development of the utes, with the second-generation Amarok ba

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VW’s electric Amarok plans revealed

By Tim Nicholson · 07 Dec 2022

Battery electric and plug-in hybrid versions of the Amarok are being actively considered by Volkswagen as the company determines the best way forward as Euro 7 deadlines loom.

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Volkswagen Amarok 2023 review

By Tim Nicholson · 07 Dec 2022

More than a decade after Volkswagen launched its Amarok ute, the second-generation version is just months from an Australian showroom debut. But before it hits local shores, we test the new Aussie-developed pick-up in the country it will be built in - South Africa - to see whether it’s a worthy successor to the impressive original.

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Nissan X-Trail 2023 review

By Tim Nicholson · 01 Dec 2022

The old Nissan X-Trail was, well, too old to be truly competitive against its much newer, and increasingly stylish rivals. But has Nissan flipped the script and produced one of better medium SUVs on sale in Australia?

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