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

Mercedes-Benz confirms 2022 electric van, MPV

By Tim Nicholson · 02 Dec 2021

Courier deliveries and airport transfers are about to get a lot quieter and more environmentally friendly as of next year.Mercedes-Benz Vans Australia has confirmed it will add a number of new all-electric commercial vans and people-movers to its range mi

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2022 Skoda Karoq detailed

By Tim Nicholson · 01 Dec 2021

Skoda has uncovered a light facelift of its Karoq medium SUV, which ushers in safety and in-car tech upgrades and a very subtle visual makeover.In Australia, Skoda currently offers two Karoq variants - the two-wheel drive Karoq Style from $34,590 before o

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Genesis G90 revealed, not for Australia

By Tim Nicholson · 30 Nov 2021

Genesis has lifted the lid on its flagship G90 sedan that will sit above the G80 in its line-up.The striking new-generation sedan replaces the original that went on sale in South Korea in 2016.Genesis has so far only released exterior images, which show t

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BMW reveals bonkers XM SUV concept

By Tim Nicholson · 30 Nov 2021

BMW has lifted the lid on the most powerful M car to date, and it's not a coupe or a sports sedan.Developed by BMW's performance-focused M division, the XM SUV is still at concept stage, but it will morph into a flagship production model from next year to

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Mitsubishi outs Thai-market Ralliart models

By Tim Nicholson · 30 Nov 2021

Mitsubishi has made the first move in reintroducing its iconic Ralliart sub-brand, but anyone hoping for a beefed-up performance-focused off-roader might be disappointed.The Japanese carmaker's Thai subsidiary has launched a trio of Ralliart-branded model

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SAIC LDV T60 Bull Demon Kind revealed

By Tim Nicholson · 29 Nov 2021

Are we looking at LDV's answer to the Ford Ranger Raptor?This is the SAIC Maxus Bull Demon King. You read that correctly - it's called the Bull Demon King.

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Nissan uncovers four electric car concepts

By Tim Nicholson · 29 Nov 2021

Nissan has revealed not one but four future electric vehicle concepts, including a fully electric ute that could eventually replace the Navara.The Japanese carmaker has revealed the quad of cars as part of its Ambition 2030 vision outlining its plans to e

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Ford quiet on hybrid Ranger details

By Tim Nicholson · 29 Nov 2021

Ford is fresh from releasing loads of details about its all-important new-generation Ranger pick-up.But among the media releases and press conferences, some key information was missing.

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2022 Citroen C4’s four-star ANCAP rating

By Tim Nicholson · 26 Nov 2021

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has delivered the all-new Citroen C4 small SUV a four-star rating after recording lower-than-expected results in some test categories.Citroen only launched the new-generation C4 in Australia last week an

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Differences between Tesla Model 3 and Model Y

By Tim Nicholson · 25 Nov 2021

Tesla has the kind of heat most brands can only dream of - despite the odd questionable Tweet from its founder - and it is the dominant electric vehicle manufacturer globally right now.In fact, in Australia, Tesla has delivered about 10,000 examples of th

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