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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.

    Farewell, Cerato! 2025 Kia K4 sedan officially revealed but when is the Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30 and Mazda 3 rival coming to Australia?

    22 March 2024 by Tim Nicholson

    New BMW iX sibling and possible iX3 replacement previewed with 'close-to-production' Vision Neue Klasse X electric SUV that will take on Porsche Macan EV and Tesla Model Y

    21 March 2024 by Tim Nicholson

    This is the future of BMW.

    You are looking at the BMW Vision Neue...Read more

    2024 MG4 and MG ZS EV are Australia's two cheapest new electric cars! Chinese brand introduces drive-away pricing and undercuts BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora

    21 March 2024 by Tim Nicholson

    The battle for Australia’s cheapest EV just added another chapter with...Read more

    A new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Tesla Model Y and Toyota RAV4 rival? 2025 Peugeot E-5008 revealed with hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric car options

    21 March 2024 by Tim Nicholson

    Peugeot is continuing its march toward full electrification with the...Read more

    Don't need a V8? 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 43 Coupe adds four-cylinder variant as future Porsche Taycan-rivalling electric car prototype tests in Sweden

    20 March 2024 by Tim Nicholson

    If you’re a sports car enthusiast that’s concerned about the...Read more

    Why there will be no EV version of the 2025 Mini Cooper five-door, and how the Aceman electric SUV could become the brand's global top-seller

    19 March 2024 by Tim Nicholson

    Despite its strong pivot to battery electric vehicles, Mini will not...Read more

    2024 Lexus UX follows Toyota's lead by dropping petrol grades and becoming a hybrid and electric car as it ramps up battle against BMW X1 and Volvo XC40 SUVs

    15 March 2024 by Tim Nicholson

    Lexus has followed the lead of its mainstream sibling brand Toyota by...Read more

    Will the Mini Clubman return and could the Rocketman concept finally come to life? Mini exec details new model expansion plans

    15 March 2024 by Tim Nicholson

    Over the years, Mini’s product strategy has fluctuated from one key...Read more

    Mini Countryman 2024 review: John Cooper Works

    13 March 2024 by Tim Nicholson
    A new JCW (John Cooper Works) Mini variant usually attracts a bit of attention. And there’s a fair bit to talk about with this latest example. The third-generation Countryman is the largest model yet to carry the Mini name - it’s not far off the size of a Volvo XC40 now - so the question is, has...Read more

    Mazda BT-50 dropped from South African market! But will the Isuzu D-Max twin and Ford Ranger rival stick around in Australia?

    12 March 2024 by Tim Nicholson

    Mazda’s BT-50 ute has been dropped from yet another right-hand-drive...Read more

    Mini Countryman 2024 review: Electric

    6 March 2024 by Tim Nicholson
    Remember the hooha that erupted when Mini announced it was building an SUV? People went wild at the thought of a Mini not being, well, mini. Cut to 2024 and Mini is launching the third-generation version of the Countryman SUV after enjoying global success with the first two. The new Countryman...Read more

    Shock results! Nissan climbs to new heights as Mazda falters, but did the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger or Tesla Model 3 top the sales charts?

    5 March 2024 by Tim Nicholson

    Nissan has climbed back up the new-vehicle sales charts in a big way,...Read more

    BMW X2 / iX2 2024 review

    28 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson
    BMW’s original X2 crossover from 2018 was not a massive sales success in Australia. The related X1, however, was and continues to be a very popular pick in the ultra competitive premium small SUV class. BMW has flipped the script for the second-generation X2 , giving it a dramatic makeover that...Read more

    Pricing confirmed for 2024 Lexus NX, RX and LX SUVs as well as the LS limo

    21 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

    Pricing has increased for the 2024 model year across a number of Lexus...Read more

    2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia pricing confirmed - Volvo XC60 and BMW 3 Series rivals cop price increase for new model year

    16 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

    The price of entry into the Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV and the Giulia sedan...Read more

    The latest Volvo C40, BMW iX1 and even Kia Niro rival is coming! 2024 Mini Countryman electric car and JCW performance SUV pricing and specs confirmed

    15 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

    Another semi-premium electric SUV is hitting Australian shores this...Read more

    2024 Subaru Forester pricing confirmed! Price increases for Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Toyota RAV4 rival ahead of the launch of next-gen family SUV

    14 February 2024 by Tim Nicholson

    Pricing has crept up on the Subaru Forester medium family SUV ahead of...Read more

    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

    The era of waiting up to a year for a Kia Sorento GT-Line has come to a...Read more

    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

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