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

Nine cool features in the 202 Ford Ranger

By Tim Nicholson · 12 Dec 2021

Ford finally unwrapped its new-generation Ranger ute last month to much fanfare.The reveal of a new version of one of Australia's most popular models was always going to be a big deal, and, unsurprisingly, there was a lot to unpack.Set to roll into dealer

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Toyota’s details local tuning program

By Tim Nicholson · 10 Dec 2021

Toyota Australia is taking a different approach to its local tuning programs compared with its South Korean rivals, Hyundai and Kia.The latter two sister brands put most of their respective models through a rigorous Australian ride and handling program th

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Toyota Tundra still a chance for Australia

By Tim Nicholson · 09 Dec 2021

Toyota Australia has opened a vehicle conversion centre in Melbourne's west, but is it capable of converting left-hand drive models, like the Tundra truck, to right-hand drive?US-market pickup trucks like the RAM 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado are doing big

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Haval H9 dropped from Australian line-up

By Tim Nicholson · 09 Dec 2021

Haval has discontinued its rugged off-road-focused SUV, the seven-seat H9, making room for an expected new model to take its place.The H9 has disappeared from the GWM Haval Australian website and, according to GWM Australia head of marketing and communica

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China’s Xpeng eyes right-hand drive markets

By Tim Nicholson · 07 Dec 2021

Australia could be set for yet another new electric vehicle brand to enter the market in a few years' time.Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng flagged its intention to move into right-hand drive (RHD) markets when it ripped the covers from its latest mod

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Mitsubishi to continue Mirage sales for now

By Tim Nicholson · 06 Dec 2021

Mitsubishi will continue to sell its Mirage micro car for a while yet, despite the hatchback not complying with the Australian Design Rule (ADR) changes that came into effect on November 1.The Japanese carmaker looks like it is the only manufacturer affec

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Supply issues continue to impact sales

By Tim Nicholson · 03 Dec 2021

Australia's new-car market continues to be badly impacted by the global semi-conductor shortage and supply-chain issues, as sales dropped by 15.3 per cent in November compared with the same month last year.The tally of 80,639 units last month was a result

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2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid detailed

By Tim Nicholson · 03 Dec 2021

The new Toyota Corolla Cross small SUV will be offered with a new hybrid powertrain when it eventually hits Australian shores.Toyota revealed the European version this week, after already showing versions of the crossover that will be sold in Japan, Thail

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Mazda deceived customers, says Federal Court

By Tim Nicholson · 02 Dec 2021

Mazda Australia mislead and deceived nine of its customers about their consumer guarantee rights following issues with their cars, the Federal Court has found.The case was brought against Mazda Australia by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commissi

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2022 Audi e-tron S pricing and spec revealed

By Tim Nicholson · 02 Dec 2021

If the Audi e-tron 55 quattro doesn't offer enough electric grunt, then you're in luck - the new e-tron S and Sportback S SUVs are headed Down Under soon.Following the e-tron 50 and 55 quattro models that arrived in late 2020, the spicier S variants will

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