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    Articles by Tim Nicholson

    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.

    What is Australia's best selling small SUV? 2023 MG ZS and GWM Haval Jolion take on Japanese and Korean rivals like Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30 and more

    10 July 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Get them quick! Suzuki Baleno, Mitsubishi Pajero, Ford Fiesta ST and other discontinued models are expected to sell out forever soon!

    26 June 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Saying a final goodbye is always hard. Especially when it involves a...Read more

    Peugeot 308 2023 review: GT Premium Hatch long-term | Part 1

    26 June 2023 by Tim Nicholson
    It doesn’t feel like that long ago that small hatchbacks were everywhere on our roads. In fact, it was one of the biggest market segments in Australia by sales. Now, as we all know, SUVs have taken over and there are only a handful of brands selling small hatches . Thankfully, for those of us that...Read more

    Game over? Mitsubishi ASX, Toyota Corolla Cross and more beaten in sales by this plucky Chinese contender - but can this small SUV last the distance?

    25 June 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Well who saw this coming? One of Australia’s favourite models toppled...Read more

    BMW X7 2023 review: xDrive40d

    22 June 2023 by Tim Nicholson
    Large family-friendly luxury SUVs tend to be handsome in design but somewhat restrained. Until now. BMW has introduced a major facelift for its flagship SUV, the six- or seven-seat X7. Emphasis on face. The new X7 adopts the striking but controversial front-end from the new 7 Series sedan , but the...Read more

    An Autobiography worth reading? 2024 Range Rover Evoque SUV gains tweaks, tech, and posher grades to help it battle Porsche Macan, Volvo XC60 and more

    21 June 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    A pair of fancier versions of the Evoque have been added to the Range...Read more

    Sexiest Benz yet? The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon could be the model to keep you out of a BMW X5 or Lexus RX - but will it come to Australia?

    21 June 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Is this the sleekest Mercedes-Benz yet?

    The covers have come off...Read more

    Should you swap your Ford Ranger or Toyota HiLux for a light duty truck? Isuzu says the N Series is a better bet than utes for tradies

    10 June 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Is a ute really the best tool of trade for you? That’s the question...Read more

    Horsing around? 2023 Mitsubishi Colt revealed but will this Renault Clio-based hatchback make it to Australia to take on MG3 and Kia Rio?

    9 June 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Mitsubishi has revealed its reborn Colt light hatchback, but it will be...Read more

    Honda's new small SUV revealed! 2023 Honda Elevate uncovered in India, but will this VW T-Cross, Hyundai Kona rival come to Australia?

    8 June 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Just when you thought Honda had revealed its entire SUV line-up, it...Read more

    Better buy a 2023 MG ZS EV or BYD Atto 3 now! Victorian government drops electric car incentives after state budget

    8 June 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Anyone hoping to benefit from an incentive when buying an electric car...Read more

    Porsche doesn't need support from Volkswagen or other sports car brands on eFuels - but Lamborghini, Bentley and more could all benefit from it in the end

    7 June 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Porsche is pressing ahead with development of synthetic fuel without...Read more

    Isuzu goes electric! Not the D-Max or MU-X, but the 2024 Isuzu N Series light truck and it could be doing council duty near you soon!

    5 June 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Your trusty local council truck fleet is set to get a modern, green...Read more

    When is the new Porsche Cayenne electric car coming? Timing confirmed for new BMW iX, Kia EV6 rival, and more details on new larger electric SUV revealed!

    24 May 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    If you are concerned that you’re running out of time to buy a petrol-...Read more

    Why the 2023 Porsche Cayenne has bucked the electric car trend and added more V8s to the BMW X5 rival's range

    21 May 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    In an era when carmakers are doing everything they can to reduce...Read more

    Porsche Cayenne 2023 review

    16 May 2023 by Tim Nicholson
    The Cayenne name has been around for just over 20 years now and it's been a gigantic hit for Porsche. It's been a worthy rival for the BMW X5, Range Rover Sport, Mercedes-Benz GLE and a lot more. The third-generation model that arrived in mid-2018 is around halfway through its life cycle now, so it...Read more

    Small car showdown! 2023 Hyundai i30 could topple Toyota Corolla for sales this year, but what happened to the Kia Cerato and Mazda 3?

    30 April 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    The Toyota Corolla could lose its crown of Australia's most popular...Read more

    Mazda CX-90 2023 review - prototype drive

    26 April 2023 by Tim Nicholson
    First there was the CX-60 and now comes the CX-90 - Mazda's first two salvos in its bid to push upmarket. Of the four new SUVs coming - including the yet-to-be-seen CX-70 and CX-80 - the 90 is the biggest and the most expensive. In fact at its top end, it is very close to $100k. Mazda isn't out to...Read more

    Luxury electric limo alert! 2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS680 SUV to beat the Range Rover EV to market and it's coming to Australia

    19 April 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Mercedes-Benz is upping the ante on its electrified offerings by...Read more

    Spice world! 2024 Porsche Cayenne debuts, but is the change enough to stop the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE in their tracks?

    18 April 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Porsche has given its Cayenne SUV a thorough going over, with a...Read more

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