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

MG 3, VW Golf and more wait times revealed

By Tim Nicholson · 07 Jul 2022

Anyone in the market for a new car right now knows how challenging it can be to get into a new model immediately.A high number of variants of most top models are on backorder with customers facing lengthy wait times, in some cases more than a year.However

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Outlander plug-in hybrid pricing revealed

By Tim Nicholson · 06 Jul 2022

Mitsubishi's new Outlander Plug-In Hybrid EV (PHEV) will hit showrooms in mid-August in four model grades, but pricing has risen over the outgoing version.The new-gen version of the Outlander will have the most extensive PHEV line-up of any other model on

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How much will the 2022 Peugeot 308 cost?

By Tim Nicholson · 05 Jul 2022

Peugeot is gearing up to finally launch its 308 small car range in Australia, but a big question mark hangs over the price.The French brand's local importer says it won't reveal full pricing and specification until just before the initial launch.That laun

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Kia, Hyundai up in Australian new-car sales

By Tim Nicholson · 05 Jul 2022

As the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and shipping issues continue to restrict supply, the most popular carmakers in Australia are experiencing mixed fortunes.According to June 2022 new-vehicle sales figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Ind

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2023 Volkswagen Amarok details revealed

By Tim Nicholson · 01 Jul 2022

Having a highly successful first generation model is all well and good, but backing it up with an equally impressive second generation version can prove tricky.That's the challenge facing Volkswagen with its all-important new Amarok ute that will finally

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Citroen C4 X is both an SUV and a sedan

By Tim Nicholson · 30 Jun 2022

Citroen has always been known for breaking rules with left-field design, starting with early models like the 2CV through to more recent models like the C6 sedan from 2005.While its current design direction might not be as groundbreaking as some of its pas

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Best hatchbacks arriving in 2022

By Tim Nicholson · 30 Jun 2022

It looks like 2022 will be much quieter than 2021 when it comes to hatchback launches, with just a handful of small and light cars expected to hit Australian showrooms.

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Best sports cars arriving in 2022

By Tim Nicholson · 30 Jun 2022

There might not be too many new sports cars landing in 2022, but the few models that are scheduled to go on sale are significant.

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VW’s electric sedan to battle Tesla Model S

By Tim Nicholson · 29 Jun 2022

Volkswagen has revealed the future of its passenger car range with an all-electric Tesla-fighting model.The ID.

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Undies brand to save SsangYong?

By Tim Nicholson · 28 Jun 2022

South Korean manufacturer SsangYong may have finally found its saviour - but it's not another carmaker, nor is it an investment firm.The embattled automaker is being eyed by Ssangbangwool, which is one of Korea's biggest underwear brands.SsangYong has bee

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