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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

Will Australia’s first EV ute be GWM or LDV?
By Tim Nicholson · 25 Aug 2022
With electric vehicle sales finally gaining traction in Australia, attention is turning to the diesel-powered utes that make up nearly a quarter of all vehicle sales in Australia.Are battery electric powertrains the best fit for these workhorses, or is hy
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More details on Ora brand launch
By Tim Nicholson · 18 Aug 2022
In just a few months, a new electric vehicle brand will lob on Australian shores, potentially carving out a niche as a style-driven but affordable EV offering.GWM's dedicated EV brand, Ora, has already been confirmed by Great Wall Motors' Chinese headquar
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GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid charges in
By Tim Nicholson · 16 Aug 2022
The number of hybrid small SUVs is growing rapidly in Australia and a new, affordable option has just been added to the segment.
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Will the GWM King King scale great heights?
By Tim Nicholson · 15 Aug 2022
Get ready for another big bold pick-up truck to join Australia's growing stable of US-style workhorses.And this time, it's not coming from one of the 'Big Three' brands from the United States - it is the GWM King Kong Cannon from China.While the company h
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GWM’s Raptor-rivalling Ute shapes up
By Tim Nicholson · 14 Aug 2022
If the Ford Ranger Raptor or the Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior are perhaps too pricey - could a butched-up Great Wall Ute tempt you?
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GWM Haval has cars in dealers right now
By Tim Nicholson · 10 Aug 2022
As major car brands struggle to secure enough supply to satisfy Australian demand, one of the fastest growing carmakers says its stock issues are improving and there are plenty of cars on the ground.GWM Australia which sells the GWM Ute and the Haval SUV
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What will Mini models look like in the 2030s?
By Tim Nicholson · 10 Aug 2022
The Mini brand is known for many things - the diminutive size of its models, the so-called 'go-kart feel' of the driving dynamics, and the unmistakable design.But what if all of these elements were flipped on their heads?According to Mini's head of design
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2023 Genesis GV80 pricing revealed!
By Tim Nicholson · 09 Aug 2022
Genesis has lobbed another minor update for its GV80 flagship SUV, with small changes to the underpinnings and a slight price hike.The changes to the 2023 GV80 include a new design for the multimedia controller that's housed in the centre console.
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Kia and Volvo drop plug-in hybrid models
By Tim Nicholson · 09 Aug 2022
Electric vehicle uptake is increasing at such a rapid rate in Australia that they are not only impacting petrol and diesel sales, but they could also have caused the demise of a pair of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.The Kia Niro and Volvo XC40 SUVs will so
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A cheap yet premium EV? Why not?
By Tim Nicholson · 07 Aug 2022
Can an automotive brand be both premium and affordable? Or is this impossible? Is it one or the other?I can't think of too many high-end brands that claim affordability as one of their key selling points.
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