Articles by Tim Robson

Tim Robson
Contributing Journalist

Tim Robson has been involved in automotive journalism for almost two decades, after cutting his teeth on alternative forms of wheeled transport. 

Studiously avoiding tertiary education while writing about mountain bikes in the 1990s, Tim started with Motor magazine in 2001, moving on to edit Auto Action and Motor before joining Top Gear Australia in 2010.

Tim formed his own company, 032Media, in 2014, building up a freelance business that supplies leading news outlets like CarsGuide and GoAuto, as well as Evo Australia, Motor, 4x4 Australia and The Robb Report. He's also a skilled photographer, practicing videographer, presenter and editor.

He’s also recently returned to his roots, currently editing Australia's oldest and most prestigious mountain bike magazine, Mountain Biking Australia.

Tim lives in Wollongong, NSW, and is married with three double-digit age kids… two of who are learning to drive. One’s already learned to race, with 16-year-old Max helping Tim to build and run his only car – a track-registered Honda Civic EG.

You can check out Tim’s bike collection, race car failings and more on his Insta feed or Facebook.

Ford Everest 2017 review
By Tim Robson · 05 Jul 2017
Based on the Ranger pickup truck platform, the Ford Everest launched last year to much fanfare - but is it sufficiently different to warrant its extra cost?
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Ford Everest Titanium 2017 review
By Tim Robson · 05 Jul 2017
Based on the Ranger pickup truck platform, the Ford Everest launched last year to much fanfare - but is it sufficiently different to warrant its extra cost?
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 2017 review
By Tim Robson · 21 Jun 2017
Jeep has updated the Grand Cherokee for 2017, and added the Trailhawk to the line as a full-time model. We grabbed one for a few days in New Zealand, and came away pretty impressed.
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Toyota Yaris 2017 review
By Tim Robson · 13 Jun 2017
Toyota has just updated the five-door Yaris hatch range, comprising the entry level Ascent, the mid-grade SX and the top-shelf ZR. Does it represent good value for money?
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Toyota Yaris ZR 2017 review: snapshot
By Tim Robson · 13 Jun 2017
The $22,470 Toyota Yaris ZR five-door, five-seat light hatchback was updated in March 2017 with exterior and interior changes, as well as a safety equipment upgrade.
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Toyota Yaris SX manual 2017 review
By Tim Robson · 13 Jun 2017
Toyota has just updated the Yaris range here in Australia, and we're testing the middle of the range SX in manual form.
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Toyota Yaris Ascent auto 2017 review
By Tim Robson · 13 Jun 2017
If your heart is set on buying a brand new car, and your bank account won’t stretch any further than $15,000 before on roads, you’re in luck – there are around 11 micro and light cars that you can buy right now – but not one of them is a Toyota. Fear not, though – you’ll only have to find another $290 to
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Is Hyundai's new Kona compact SUV a winner?
By Tim Robson · 13 Jun 2017
Hyundai has finally bolstered its SUV fortunes with the launch of its first-ever global small SUV, the Kona, in Korea today.
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Here's the Nissan GT-R Supercar you'll never see
By Tim Robson · 06 Jun 2017
Renderings of what could have been Nissan's new Aussie racing Godzilla have surfaced today - and they look awesome.
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Mazda2 Maxx sedan 2017 review
By Tim Robson · 06 Jun 2017
Sedan versions of the ubiquitous hatchback are often overlooked by Australian buyers. We decided to test the Mazda2's Maxx sedan to see if it is better than cars smaller and bigger than itself.
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