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

2023 Mazda CX-60 official pricing confirmed
By Tim Nicholson · 29 Nov 2022
Mazda has revealed official pricing for its first foray into premium territory, the CX-60, and the new SUV has high-end high-riding wagons in its crosshairs.
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VW shows off commercial conversions
By Tim Nicholson · 22 Nov 2022
Volkswagen Australia is going all-in on vehicle conversions, with the company revealing a number of new offerings for commercial use, as well as high-end campers and wheelchair accessible vehicles.
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Next-gen Walkinshaw-tweaked VW Amarok firms
By Tim Nicholson · 20 Nov 2022
The chances of Volkswagen green lighting a next-generation version of the Walkinshaw-fettled Amarok W580 are growing stronger every day.
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Honda Civic hybrid pricing hits BMW territory
By Tim Nicholson · 18 Nov 2022
Honda's new Civic hybrid will hit showrooms next month with pricing that puts it firmly in premium territory.The hybrid hatchback is the second Civic variant to go on sale since the late 2021 launch of the petrol-powered VTi-LX.Available in one model grad
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GWM Ute Cannon Vanta takes on HiLux Rogue
By Tim Nicholson · 17 Nov 2022
The GWM Ute Cannon just got a bit more luxurious, with the Chinese brand adding a new flagship Vanta variant to the range.
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VW ID.Buzz, Scout eyed for Australia
By Tim Nicholson · 17 Nov 2022
Volkswagen’s passenger car business might be on a clear path to full electrification, but don’t expect the commercial vehicle business to follow suit.
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Outgoing VW Amarok to sell out soon!
By Tim Nicholson · 16 Nov 2022
If you are keen on buying an outgoing version of the Volkswagen Amarok, you'd better get in quick.That's because the popular pick-up is in runout ahead of the arrival of the new second-generation model, and the remaining stock is already on Australian soi
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SsangYong’s resurrection takes shape
By Tim Nicholson · 14 Nov 2022
SsangYong's financial woes are about to be a thing of the past, after its new owners finalised debt payments, allowing the brand to move forward with its new-model rollout.The Korean car maker has struggled through ownership uncertainty and financial issu
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Will Kia keep the Stinger in Australia?
By Tim Nicholson · 11 Nov 2022
Kia’s flagship sports sedan, the Stinger, might not be long for this world, with one key right-hand drive (RHD) market pulling the model from its line-up.
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XC60-replacing Volvo EX60 revealed?
By Tim Nicholson · 10 Nov 2022
The reveal of Volvo's new flagship EV, the EX90 SUV, included a little surprise for Volvo fans.During the online reveal of the seven-seat EX90, Volvo CEO Jim Rowan told viewers to stay tuned to the final EX90 video to catch a glimpse of something else bey
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