Articles by Tim Nicholson

Tim Nicholson

Managing Editor

Calling out the make and model of every single car he saw as a toddler might have challenged his parents’ patience, but it was clearly a starting point for Tim Nicholson’s journey into automotive journalism.

Tim launched the program, Fender Bender, on community radio station JOY 94.9 during completion of his Master of Arts (Media and Communications). This led to an entry role at industry publication GoAuto, before eventually taking the role of Managing Editor.

A stint as RACV’s Motoring Editor – including being an Australia’s Best Cars judge – provided a different perspective to automotive media, before leading him to CarsGuide where he started as a Contributing Journalist in September 2021, and transitioned to Senior Editor in April 2022, before becoming Managing Editor in December 2022.

2024 Kia Sorento wait times revealed! Toyota Kluger and Hyundai Santa Fe seven-seat SUV rival has better supply this year, but Kia was hit hard by delays in 2023

12 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Another Chinese ute coming soon? Chery dual-cab pick-up could emerge soon, but will the GWM Ute, LDV T60 and Isuzu D-Max rival be a diesel or electric car?

10 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Another ute could be set to enter the Australian market to take on the...Read more

Australia's favourite hatchback is..? Will the Mazda3, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30 or a Chinese contender top the 2023 hatch sales list?

9 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

The humble hatchback was once the most popular vehicle body style in...Read more

Cupra Born, MG4 on notice! 2024 Peugeot e-308 electric car confirmed for Australian launch this year, alongside Toyota HiAce-rivalling e-Expert van

9 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Another electric hatchback is set to enter the Australian market soon,...Read more

2024 MG3 hatchback interior revealed in sketches - can the cheap Kia Picanto, Suzuki Swift rival keep its sales crown with new-generation model?

7 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

MG has released sketch images of the interior of the new MG3 hatch that...Read more

2024 Mini Cooper petrol revealed! Not ready for an electric car? The new three-door hatchback is coming to battle the Audi A1, Fiat 500 and VW Polo!

7 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

If you're not quite ready to jump into the fully electric version of...Read more

New Chery Omoda 5 and Tiggo 7 Pro SUVs to get better: Chinese car brand commits to making ongoing improvements to models following feedback from Australian owners and media

7 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Chinese carmaker Chery says it is addressing feedback from owners and...Read more

Watch out GWM and Kia! Chery to go big in 2024 with Tiggo 8 Pro Max, Omoda E5 electric car, but what else is coming from the growing Chinese brand?

5 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

It may only have two models on sale in Australia at the moment, but...Read more

Goodbye Holden, hello ... Chery? Australian car buyers jumping from the General, Kia, Hyundai and more into 2024 Chery Omoda 5 small SUV

5 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Chinese carmaker Chery has landed in the Australian market with a bang...Read more

Kia Sorento GT-Line 2024 review: snapshot

3 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

The Sorento GT-Line sits at the top of the seven-seat SUV line-up and the...Read more

Could the 2024 Chery Omoda 5 double its sales and beat some of the biggest small SUVs in Australia? The Toyota Corolla Cross, Subaru Crosstrek and Mitsubishi ASX are on notice!

1 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Chery emerged as a force in the Australian new-car market in 2023 with...Read more

Kia Sorento Sport+ 2024 review: snapshot

1 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

The Sorento Sport+ is one down from the flagship GT-Line and gets a lot...Read more

Kia Sorento Sport 2024 review: snapshot

30 January 2024 by Tim Nicholson

The Sorento Sport is the second up from the base grade, so it gets a few...Read more

Lexus RX 2024 review: 350h 2WD Luxury

29 January 2024 by Tim Nicholson

The Lexus RX holds broad appeal. Families with a bit of money that don’t need a third seating row, older people who love the brand and want a bit of space, and people stepping up into the premium marque from a mainstream brand are all potential buyers. The fifth-generation version that launched in...Read more

Kia Sorento S 2024 review: snapshot

29 January 2024 by Tim Nicholson

The Sorento S kicks off Kia’s seven-seat SUV range and is the fleet...Read more

Kia Sorento 2024 review

25 January 2024 by Tim Nicholson

For the past four years the Kia Sorento has been a top pick among motoring journalists in Australia, and it’s found favour with people looking for a stylish, practical family SUV. That’s if you can get your hands on one. The past few years of pandemic-related chaos meant buyers were waiting up to a...Read more