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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.

From 4x4 SUVs to utes, Australians are in love with adventure vehicles, and that love has only grown in recent years. There are plenty of off-road-capable large SUV options, but their prices can quickly stretch to close to $100k. That’s where GWM comes in. Launching its Tank sub-brand earlier this...Read more

It's not unusual for carmakers to test their vehicles in Australia...Read more

The Lexus LM is a rival for premium people movers like the Mercedes-Benz...Read more
The Lexus LM is a people mover designed with high-end buyers in mind. A...Read more
Most people that are wealthy enough to be ferried around in a car or limo choose a long luxurious sedan like a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series or a Lexus LS. Of course, there are now also SUVs that are used for the same purpose. But what about a plush people mover ? There are very few of these...Read more

Subaru has increased pricing on its BRZ sports car for 2024 as it adds...Read more

A fierce battle is brewing for the overall best-selling model for 2023...Read more

I don’t envy anyone who is in the market for a well-priced small SUV in Australia right now. It is one of the most competitive segments, with more than 30 models to choose from. That’s from your more affordable fare to the pricier premium offerings. But even among the mid-range set, good luck...Read more

Mercedes-Benz has added to its GLC line-up with the swoopy GLC Coupe...Read more

Toyota has ripped the covers from the ninth-generation version of its...Read more

It’s no secret that times are tough at the moment. We are hearing the...Read more

Not only has the new CR-V grown in size - it has a 40-mm longer wheelbase...Read more

Much like most other manufacturers, Honda’s stock levels have been up...Read more

Honda has seriously stretched the new-gen CR-V over the old one to make...Read more
Honda has made the sixth-generation bigger than the old one and it now...Read more
There are seven grades available in the much bigger, new-generation CR-V,...Read more

BMW has confirmed pricing for its iX2 electric car, which will go head-...Read more

The new-gen CR-V might still be technically a mid-size SUV, but it has...Read more

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