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

Porsche debuts retro 911 Sport Classic

By Tim Nicholson · 28 Apr 2022

Porsche is highlighting its heritage with a strictly limited edition version of its 911 flagship sports car, and well-heeled Australian buyers are in luck.The 911 Sport Classic harks back to a simpler, more analogue time, and is expected to appeal to Pors

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Alfa Romeo ups warranty term in Australia

By Tim Nicholson · 26 Apr 2022

Alfa Romeo is the latest premium brand to increase its warranty term to five years in a bid to improve its standing with customers.The Italian carmaker, owned by global giant Stellantis, previously offered a three-year/150,000km term in Australia, but has

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2022 Nissan Leaf pricing and features

By Tim Nicholson · 26 Apr 2022

Nissan Australia's updated Leaf electric hatchback will touch down in August with only modest price increases.The Japanese carmaker revealed its mildly updated electric car earlier this year, adding styling flourishes, but leaving the mechanicals as is.Th

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Nissan Pathfinder and more models we need now

By Tim Nicholson · 22 Apr 2022

It feels like we have been waiting forever for some models to hit the market.Granted, there are some pretty significant roadblocks at the moment, like the pandemic, crippling parts shortages, supply chain nightmares, and a war.But there are a number of mo

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2022 BMW 7 Series and i7 uncovered

By Tim Nicholson · 21 Apr 2022

Is this the car that will stop the Tesla Model S in its tracks? BMW is hoping to take some of the attention away from the Tesla Model S with the all-electric version of the new 7 Series, dubbed i7.BMW has revealed details for the initial seventh-generation

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EV sales could get boost from Chinese brands

By Tim Nicholson · 21 Apr 2022

Electric vehicles made by Chinese manufacturers are one of the key factors in increasing the uptake of EVs in Australia.That's according to the CEO of Australia's Electric Vehicle Council, Behyad Jafari, discussing the organisation's latest State of EVs r

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SsangYong Rexton gets Black Edition for 2022

By Tim Nicholson · 20 Apr 2022

SsangYong has jumped on the 'black pack' train by launching a limited-edition version of its Rexton SUV.The large seven-seat off-road wagon line-up will now be topped by the Black Edition which, as its name suggests, adds a dark and brooding look to the R

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Hyundai lifts lid on Staria Lounge Camper van

By Tim Nicholson · 20 Apr 2022

Want to explore the great outdoors but not super interested in sleeping in a tent? Hyundai might have the answer.Hyundai has revealed the Staria Lounge Camper for its South Korean home market.

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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is Tesla’s nightmare

By Tim Nicholson · 19 Apr 2022

Take a look at the car that could give Tesla nightmares.

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Ford Everest police car imagined

By Tim Nicholson · 17 Apr 2022

You could be looking at the future of the Victoria Police vehicle fleet.Yes, it's a render, but it's not complete fantasy.The new-generation Everest SUV, and its Ranger ute twin, could be in line for duty as Victoria Police's newest recruits.Firstly, how

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