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.

Mercedes-AMG C-Class C63 S coupe 2016 review
By Tim Robson · 04 Jul 2016
Tim Robson road tests and reviews the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S Coupe with specs, fuel consumption and verdict at its Australian launch.
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Renault Alaskan ute revealed ahead of 2017 arrival
By Tim Robson · 04 Jul 2016
As the trend for dollied-up dual cabs continues unabated, Renault has revealed the production version of its Alaskan ute that’s set to join the local range in 2017.
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Tesla driver allegedly watching movie before fatal Autopilot crash
By Tim Robson · 04 Jul 2016
US man collided with truck after Tesla Autopilot system failed to detect turning semi-trailer.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Night 2016 review
By Tim Robson · 01 Jul 2016
Is there anything quite as excessive as a 344kW 2.9-tonne SUV that can get to 100km/h in less than five seconds? Nope – but the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Night has its charms. If you’re even vaguely against consumerism, or have an environmental bent of any sort, this car will make you angry. Possibly exceedingly so.
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Volkswagen Australia chief slams Dieselgate "public confusion"
By Tim Robson · 30 Jun 2016
VW Australia's managing director claims emissions issues facing Australian customers are not the same as the rest of the world.
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Volkswagen Golf R 2016 review
By Tim Robson · 29 Jun 2016
Tim Robson road tests and reviews the Volkswagen Golf R with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.
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Porsche Panamera 2017 | new car sales price
By Tim Robson · 29 Jun 2016
Second-generation Panamera saloon from Porsche loses some quirk and gains a lot of technology.
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Volvo S90 2016 | new car sales price
By Tim Robson · 29 Jun 2016
Swedish-made XC90-based luxury sedan to start from $79,900 when it launches in October
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Toyota C-HR SUV interior revealed ahead of 2017 launch
By Tim Robson · 28 Jun 2016
Long-awaited sub-RAV4 Toyota SUV to arrive in Australia in early 2017.
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Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series gets stability and traction control
By Tim Robson · 28 Jun 2016
The oldest vehicle in Toyota’s fleet finally scores vital safety equipment.
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