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

2024 Polestar 5 partially revealed
By Tim Nicholson · 24 Nov 2021
Polestar has given the world a preview of its upcoming GT flagship model, dubbed the Polestar 5, ahead of its global rollout in 2024.It marks the first time Polestar has officially confirmed the production model's name since revealing the striking Precept
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Future Toyota FJ Cruiser rendered
By Tim Nicholson · 23 Nov 2021
You could be looking at the next-generation Toyota FJ Cruiser.
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Mitsubishi uncovers Airtrek EV for China
By Tim Nicholson · 22 Nov 2021
Mitsubishi has ripped the covers from its first all-electric SUV, the Airtrek, which could be a winner for the Japanese brand in Australia.However, the chances of the sharp-looking SUV making it to Australian dealerships is slim.Revealed at this month's G
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2023 Land Rover Defender pricing revealed
By Tim Nicholson · 22 Nov 2021
Land Rover has dropped two engine variants and increased pricing as part of next year's rollout of the model year 2023 Defender range.For the five-door 110 range, Land Rover has dropped the entry-level D250 powertrain, leaving just one diesel offering - t
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Five electrified models Ford Aus could sell
By Tim Nicholson · 21 Nov 2021
Last month Ford Australia finally started to spill the beans on its local electrified vehicle strategy.It followed Ford of Europe's announcement that its entire passenger range, and two-thirds of its light-commercial range, would be fully electric by 2030
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Indicative price for Kia EV6 leaked
By Tim Nicholson · 19 Nov 2021
Kia's incoming EV6 looks set to be the Korean carmaker's most expensive model to date.While Kia Australia is yet to announce official pricing for the EV6 ahead of its launch Down Under next year, indicative pricing has been provided to CarsGuide by a read
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2022 Audi RS3 pricing and spec detailed
By Tim Nicholson · 19 Nov 2021
Audi has increased pricing for its new-generation RS3 performance sedan and hatch, but it's still more affordable than its key rival.Pricing for the new RS3 in five-door Sportback hatch guise kicks off at $91,400 before on-road costs and opting for the fo
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2022 Genesis GV70 Electrified uncovered
By Tim Nicholson · 19 Nov 2021
Genesis has ramped up its electric vehicle assault by revealing an all-electric version of its sleek GV70 medium SUV that will go head-to-head with the incoming BMW iX3.The new model, dubbed the Electrified GV70, will launch in Australia in the first half
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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV locked in
By Tim Nicholson · 19 Nov 2021
Jeep has officially confirmed that it will offer the plug-in hybrid 4xe version of its Grand Cherokee large SUV in Australia next year.The confirmation came as part of a release announcing the demise of the Chrysler brand in Australia, but also confirming
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Chrysler pulls out of Australian market
By Tim Nicholson · 19 Nov 2021
The Chrysler brand has been pulled from the Australian market, with the final few examples of the 300 sedan expected to roll out of dealerships in the coming months.FCA Australia today confirmed that it would no longer sell Chrysler models in Australia, w
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