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.

How fast is the four-cylinder Macan?
By Tim Robson · 02 Dec 2016
Two-litre turbo four cylinder power for entry version of Porsche’s baby SUV.
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Will a mid-life upgrade fire up the 86?
By Tim Robson · 02 Dec 2016
Toyota has given its 86 a nip and tuck that's designed to give the rear-wheel-drive sports car an even more focused edge.
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Is this the coolest Mercedes they make?
By Tim Robson · 02 Dec 2016
Mercedes launches ultra-tough cab-chassis G-Wagen to sit beneath the existing luxury SUVs.
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Will the new Fiesta bring the party?
By Tim Robson · 01 Dec 2016
A quartet of new Ford Fiestas has been unveiled in Germany, but the Australian version will soldier on to 2018.
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Holden ends engine production
By Tim Robson · 30 Nov 2016
Melbourne V6 engine factory sends last engine down the line, with more than 10 million built in 80 years.
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How much Australia is in the new Barina?
By Tim Robson · 29 Nov 2016
Facelifted Holden Barina’s range cut by two-thirds, with sedan deleted from Aussie lineup.
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How much family Ferrari does half a mill buy?
By Tim Robson · 25 Nov 2016
Ferrari's first ever four-seat turbo V8 makes its first Australian appearance in Sydney.
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Lexus IS350 2016 review: snapshot
By Tim Robson · 23 Nov 2016
The $65,390 Lexus IS350 was updated in November 2016 with a mid-life facelift that added safety technology and a new front bumper bar, along with minor suspension changes.
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Lexus IS300h 2016 review: snapshot
By Tim Robson · 23 Nov 2016
The $61,890 Lexus IS300h was updated in November 2016 with a mid-life facelift that added safety technology and a new front bumper bar, along with minor suspension changes.
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Lexus faces SUV shortage
By Tim Robson · 23 Nov 2016
Lexus Australia says a worldwide shortage of its key SUVs from the factory has hobbled sales of its strongest performers.
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