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 to choose the ultimate backpack
By Tim Robson · 28 May 2018
It's hard to find a bad one, but is well worth spending a bit of extra research time ensuring you get the best one for your particular purpose(s).
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Isuzu MU-X LS-T 4WD 2018 off-road review
By Tim Robson · 28 May 2018
Isuzu's MU-X looks like a rugged 4x4 off-road wagon, but this no-nonsense seven seater is a bit more flexible than that. It's comfortable enough for family duties, yet tough enough for genuine off-road adventures. But can it match the top-selling SUV competitors?
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Honda HR-V VTi 2018 off-road review
By Tim Robson · 28 May 2018
Most compact SUVs aren't ideal for carrying a family, but the Honda HR-V has a couple of tricks up its sleeve... Time for the CarsGuide adventure test!
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Hyundai Tucson Active X 2017 off-road review
By Tim Robson · 28 May 2018
Hyundai's Tucson is one of the most popular SUVs on the market today, and the Active X might just be the pick of the entire bunch.
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Kia Sportage GT petrol 2018 off-road review
By Tim Robson · 28 May 2018
The Kia Sportage GT Line isn't exactly a Grand Tourer in the truest sense, but the five-seat SUV is surprisingly good at fulfilling the brief.
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Subaru XV 2.0i S 2018 off-road review
By Tim Robson · 28 May 2018
Subaru sells a lot of SUVs, but none are quite as quirky as the small XV. Has it got what it takes to be a genuine adventure SUV for your family?
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How to find the best camp chair
By Tim Robson · 22 May 2018
When looking for a camp chair, there are a few governing factors, ranging from how compact the camp chair is when packed down, to the materials used in its construction.
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Golf GTI set to tackle i30N head on
By Tim Robson · 22 May 2018
VW’s entry level Golf GTI gains power and tech for 2019 as it stares down rivals.
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NSW HWP locks in Mopar and Bavarian stormers
By Tim Robson · 21 May 2018
Holden and Ford not in the mix as NSW Police confirm new highway patrol roles for Chrysler and BMW. The long running saga of what cars would replace the locally built Holden Commodore and Ford Falcons that patrolled NSW roads for decades has been partially resolved, with the NSW Police Force announcing that it will
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Mercedes-AMG G63 2018 review
By Tim Robson · 05 May 2018
It might look like a block of high rise flats, but the Mercedes-AMG G 63 heralds a new level of on- and off-road performance.
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