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.

Mitsubishi ASX LS AWD diesel 2017 review: snapshot
By Tim Robson · 10 Mar 2017
The $32,500 Mitsubishi ASX LS AWD diesel small SUV was updated in December 2017, and is based on a car that was released in 2010.
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Mitsubishi ASX XLS 2WD petrol 2017 review: snapshot
By Tim Robson · 10 Mar 2017
The $31,500 Mitsubishi ASX XLS 2WD small SUV was updated in December 2017, and is based on a car that was released in 2010.
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Mitsubishi ASX LS 2WD petrol 2017 review
By Tim Robson · 10 Mar 2017
Tim Robson road tests and reviews the 2017 Mitsubishi ASX LS 2WD petrol with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.
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Volkswagen Passat Alltrack Wolfsburg Edition 2017 review
By Tim Robson · 10 Mar 2017
Tim Robson road tests and reviews the new Volkswagen Passat Alltrack Wolfsburg limited edition with specs, fuel consumption and verdict at its Australian launch in Sydney.
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Mini steps up to Police duty
By Tim Robson · 09 Mar 2017
Almost fifty years ago, an unusual police vehicle patrolled Australian roads, partnering with the likes of the Ford Falcon, Holden Kingswood and Valiant Charger - the humble Mini Cooper.
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Holden pledges gender-equal workforce by 2022
By Tim Robson · 08 Mar 2017
Australia's oldest car company, Holden, has pledged to balance its gender books by 2022
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NSW cops score Volvos
By Tim Robson · 03 Mar 2017
Fleet of Volvo SUVs roll out in western NSW as part of Operation Westforce.
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Meet Volkswagen's new performance partner.
By Tim Robson · 03 Mar 2017
Mercedes-Benz has AMG, BMW has M, and even Toyota has TRD. Now, Volkswagen is hoping to emulate some of that performance magic.
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VW takes its ageing Touareg on an Adventure
By Tim Robson · 02 Mar 2017
Volkswagen has announced an adventure-focused limited-edition variant of its large SUV, the Touareg, that offers compelling value for money.
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Kia Sportage Si petrol 2017 review
By Tim Robson · 01 Mar 2017
Tim Robson road tests and reviews the new Kia Sportage Si petrol SUV, with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.
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