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 GT R revealed ahead of 2017 launch
By Tim Robson · 25 Jun 2016
Take one already potent two-door supercar and add a lot more oomph – that's the recipe for the stunning AMG GT R.
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BMW charges into home battery market
By Tim Robson · 24 Jun 2016
BMW is looking to join the ranks of car companies like Tesla and Mercedes-Benz by offering a home energy storage solution based around its vehicle battery technology.
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Chrysler and Jeep vehicles recalled to reduce roll-away risk
By Tim Robson · 24 Jun 2016
More than 47,000 cars recalled nationally to install software designed to minimise risk of cars rolling away if not parked properly.
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BMW 440i Gran Coupe 2016 review: snapshot
By Tim Robson · 23 Jun 2016
The 440i Gran Coupe replaces the 435i Gran Coupe in the 4 Series range, which is itself a spin-off of the 3 Series. It’s priced from $99,900.
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BMW 4 Series 440i coupe 2016 review: snapshot
By Tim Robson · 23 Jun 2016
The 440i Coupe replaces the 435i Coupe in the 4 Series range, which is itself a spin-off of the 3 Series. It’s priced from $99,900.
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BMW 430i convertible 2016 review: snapshot
By Tim Robson · 23 Jun 2016
The folding hardtop 430i Convertible replaces the 428i Convertible, and it sits above the 420i line. It starts at $96,900.
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BMW 430i Coupe 2016 review: snapshot
By Tim Robson · 23 Jun 2016
The 430i Coupe replaces the 428i Coupe in the 4 Series range, which is itself a spin-off of the 3 Series. It’s priced at $79,900.
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BMW 420d convertible 2016 review: snapshot
By Tim Robson · 23 Jun 2016
The 420d Convertible is one of three diesels on offer in the 4 Series range, itself a spin-off of the 3 Series. It’s priced at $88,200 for either an eight-speed auto or six-speed manual.
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BMW 4 Series 420d Gran Coupe 2016 review: snapshot
By Tim Robson · 23 Jun 2016
The 420d Gran Coupe is one of three diesels on offer in the 4 Series range, itself a spin-off of the 3 Series. It’s priced at $71,200 for either an eight-speed auto or six-speed manual.
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BMW 420d Coupe 2016 review: snapshot
By Tim Robson · 23 Jun 2016
The 420d Coupe is the only diesel on offer in the 4 Series range, itself a spin-off of the 3 Series. It’s priced at $71,200 for either an eight-speed auto or six-speed manual.
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