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

Toyota Yaris Cross 2022 review: Urban Hybrid

By Tim Nicholson · 18 Nov 2021

With such impressive competition, does the Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid Urban 2WD tick all of the boxes buyers in the segment expect?

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2022 Volkswagen T-Roc SUV uncovered

By Tim Nicholson · 18 Nov 2021

Volkswagen has uncovered the facelifted version of its T-Roc small SUV which ushers in refreshed exterior styling, a tweaked interior and new in-car technology.The updated T-Roc is expected to hit Australian showrooms in July 2022.

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China climbs country of origin sales tally

By Tim Nicholson · 15 Nov 2021

It's no secret that Chinese cars are more popular than ever in Australia.A quick look around any supermarket car park will prove that.What is surprising is the fact that China now ranks fourth in Australia when it comes to new-vehicle sales by country of

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Police, carmakers consider electric future

By Tim Nicholson · 14 Nov 2021

As more Australian buyers transition to electric vehicles, some of Australia's police organisations are evaluating what their future fleets will look like in an increasingly electrified world.Following the closure of the Ford, Holden and Toyota factories,

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Lancia's future plans laid bare

By Tim Nicholson · 12 Nov 2021

Lancia will launch three new models as part of the Italian brand's rebirth, with right-hand drive production on the cards for the United Kingdom and, possibly, Australia.

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Subaru Solterra on the cards for Australia

By Tim Nicholson · 11 Nov 2021

Subaru has just ripped the covers from its first battery electric vehicle, the Solterra, and the mid-size crossover is being actively considered for an Australian launch.A twin of the recently revealed Toyota bZ4X EV, the Solterra will go on sale in Japan

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AEB mandated in Australia by 2025

By Tim Nicholson · 11 Nov 2021

Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) will be mandated on all light vehicles sold in Australia by 2025 and any models that don't have the safety tech fitted by then will be forced off the market.After several years of consultation, Australian Design Rules (A

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2022 Jaguar F-Type goes V8 only

By Tim Nicholson · 09 Nov 2021

Jaguar's F-Type sports car has just copped a $30,000 increase to its entry price, but there's a good reason for it.As part of a 2022 model year update, Jaguar has not only dropped the supercharged V6 variants, but the entry level four-cylinder turbocharge

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2022 Toyota Aygo X city car uncovered

By Tim Nicholson · 08 Nov 2021

Toyota has ripped the covers from its new-generation Aygo X micro car, but don't expect to see the perky five-door hatchback in your local supermarket car park.A Toyota Australia spokesperson confirmed that the Aygo X is not currently being considered for

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Geely confirms Lynk & Co for Australia

By Tim Nicholson · 08 Nov 2021

Chinese automotive giant Geely has confirmed that the Lynk & Co brand will launch in Australia by about 2025.Announced as part of the Smart Geely 2025 strategic plan, Lynk & Co will expand into other markets beyond China and Europe, including Aust

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