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

Pricing up for 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV
By Tim Nicholson · 01 Feb 2022
Hyundai's Santa Fe SUV has copped a price increase for the 2022 model year, but it comes with a boost in specification levels across the range.Pricing has increased by $850 apiece for the entry level Santa Fe and flagship Highlander grades, by $1450 for t
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Jeep Compass 2022 review: Trailhawk
By Tim Nicholson · 01 Feb 2022
The Jeep Compass Trailhawk might be the only diesel left in its segment, but is it worth the price?
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2022 Skoda Enyaq Coupe electric RS revealed
By Tim Nicholson · 01 Feb 2022
Skoda's first all-electric RS performance hero has been uncovered with the reveal of the new Enyaq Coupe SUV.The new variant is a four-door coupe-style version of the original Enyaq SUV that Skoda revealed in 2020.
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Which brand sold the most cars in 2021?
By Tim Nicholson · 31 Jan 2022
The annual global sales battle between the world's biggest automotive groups has been fought and won.Drum roll please...The automotive manufacturer that captured the most sales in 2021 was Toyota Motor Corporation.The Japanese giant took the crown for the s
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Tesla lands in top-20 best sellers for 2021
By Tim Nicholson · 31 Jan 2022
A few years ago, the idea of Tesla becoming a top 20 brand in Australia would have been laughed at.But that's exactly what happened in 2021.
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2022 Mazda CX-8 tweaks powertrain line-up
By Tim Nicholson · 28 Jan 2022
Mazda has switched up its CX-8 line-up to reflect the consumer shift away from diesel engines in passenger cars and car-based SUVs.The Japanese carmaker has dropped the two remaining front-wheel drive diesel grades and replaced them with petrol versions o
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2022 Range Rover PHEV and SV pricing revealed
By Tim Nicholson · 27 Jan 2022
Range Rover has beaten its luxury SUV rivals to the punch by being the first upper-large SUV offered in Australia with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain.With all of its rivals available in petrol or diesel guise, the Range Rover P440e will carve out a ni
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2022 BMW 8 Series revealed
By Tim Nicholson · 27 Jan 2022
BMW has updated its flagship 8 Series model line as part of a mid-life facelift, with improvements to multimedia and exterior styling.The 8 Series continues to be available in three body styles - two-door Coupe and Convertible and four-door Gran Coupe.
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Australia's diesel car and SUV sales decline
By Tim Nicholson · 26 Jan 2022
There are more diesel vehicles on Australian roads today than ever before, but diesel-powered passenger cars and SUVs are becoming a rarity.An increasing number of manufacturers have dropped diesel variants of SUVs and traditional passenger cars like seda
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2022 Ford Ranger roof capacity revealed
By Tim Nicholson · 25 Jan 2022
Ford has revealed more details about its upcoming new-generation Ranger ute, including roof load limits and more.The drip-feed of information continues and this time Ford is talking up the versatility of the new Ranger as a work and play vehicle.According
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