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.

BMW 420i Convertible 2016 review
By Tim Robson · 23 Jun 2016
The 420i Convertible is BMW’s cheapest drop top, and sits below the 430i line. It starts at $85,900 for either an eight-speed auto or six-speed manual.
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BMW 4 Series 420i Gran Coupe 2016 review: snapshot
By Tim Robson · 23 Jun 2016
The 420i Gran Coupe is the only four-door 4 Series in the range, and sits below the 430i line. It starts at $68,900 for either an eight-speed auto or six-speed manual.
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2016 Mazda CX-9 | new car sales price
By Tim Robson · 22 Jun 2016
Mazda confirms Australian pricing for the all-new CX-9 that will also score a more efficient turbocharged engine, choice of drivetrains and top safety features as standard.
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BMW 4 Series 2016 review
By Tim Robson · 22 Jun 2016
Tim Robson road tests and reviews the BMW 4 Series with specs, fuel consumption and verdict at its Australian launch.
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2016 Aston Martin DB11 previewed in Sydney
By Tim Robson · 17 Jun 2016
Most powerful production Aston Martin ever appears in Sydney ahead of official arrival.
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One in four Volkswagens to be electric by 2025
By Tim Robson · 17 Jun 2016
Thirty new electric vehicles planned for VW's next decade as it realigns its business post-Dieselgate.
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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan specifications confirmed
By Tim Robson · 16 Jun 2016
VW’s sorely needed new medium SUV will offer a strong standard equipment list when it launches in September.
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2016 Toyota Corolla Hybrid | new car sales price
By Tim Robson · 15 Jun 2016
After seven years on sale overseas, Toyota Australia has finally added a petrol/electric hybrid version of its number one selling model, the Corolla.
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Audi R8 V10 Plus 2016 review
By Tim Robson · 10 Jun 2016
Tim Robson road tests and reviews the 2016 Audi R8 V10 Plus, with specs fuel consumption and verdict at its Australian launch.
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