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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.

    Mitsubishi Outlander 2023 review: Plug-in Hybrid EV Exceed Tourer

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    12 April 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Hybrid halt! 2023 Mazda 3 small car range loses Skyactiv-X, mild hybrid engines, but what does the Hyundai i30 and Toyota Corolla rival gain?

    6 April 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Mazda has dropped the pricey SkyActiv-X powertrain variant and all mild...Read more

    Ute fightback! Toyota HiLux topples Ford Ranger in March sales, but Isuzu D-Max and Tesla Model Y are gaining ground

    5 April 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    The top 10 best-selling vehicles in Australia last month were...Read more

    Toyota DPF class action update! Company loses appeal as impacted HiLux, Prado and Fortuner owners wait for damages

    29 March 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Toyota Australia has been unsuccessful in its bid to appeal the Federal...Read more

    Smaller sibling to Ram 1500 REV revealed... to dealers, but will it come to Australia to take on the Volkswagen Amarok electric car and LDV eT60?

    28 March 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    American manufacturers know how important the large pick-up segment is...Read more

    Watch your back, Rivian R1T! GMSV could be about to add a new electric car to its line-up in Australia - will it be the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV or something else?

    27 March 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    GMSV is preparing to reveal its future model plans for Australia and...Read more

    2023 Peugeot E-Partner pricing and features confirmed as French brand takes on Renault Kangoo E-Tech, but what about electric car versions of Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen's vans?

    24 March 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Peugeot will go toe-to-toe with its French rival Renault in the...Read more

    Is the Porsche Cayman not quick enough? The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 sports car might tempt you, but how much will it cost?

    24 March 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    The first example of the track-focused Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has hit...Read more

    Guten tag guvnah! 2024 Mini Countryman to grow in size, get German accent, as small SUV aims for Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi Q3 and more

    2 March 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    The next Mini model to debut will in fact be maxi, with the BMW-owned...Read more

    Want to know why it's taking months or years to take delivery of your new car, SUV or ute? It's because they're infested with seeds, snails and bugs!

    24 February 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    If you’ve purchased a new car in the past couple of years, you’ll be...Read more

    Benz beaters? 2023 BMW X5 and X6 M Competition performance SUV twins get a fresh design, mild hybrid tech and a price hike

    22 February 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    BMW has upped the price of its fire-breathing X5 and X6 M Competition...Read more

    Moving to the dark side! 2023 Suzuki Ignis Shadow Edition slinks in to spook Hyundai Venue and Mazda CX-3

    21 February 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Suzuki has gone to the dark side with a new Shadow Edition of its tiny...Read more

    2023 Cupra Formentor and Ateca supply improves, but there's a wait for the plug-in hybrid SUV

    10 February 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    If you’re after a European semi-premium SUV, but don’t want to wait...Read more

    Au revoir! French hot hatch bids adieu as 2023 Renault Megane RS Ultime pricing and features confirmed

    8 February 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    If you’re after a spicy turbocharged petrol-powered hot hatch in...Read more

    What will Volvo's Australian line-up look like when it goes full EV?

    6 February 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Volvo will have a full suite of electric models ready for the...Read more

    Will fully autonomous cars ever happen? Not anytime soon, according to Volvo boss

    2 February 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Volvo's global chief has said that full autonomous driving would not...Read more

    Which carmaker sold the most cars globally in 2022?

    1 February 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    It is by far the most dominant automotive brand in Australia, and it’s...Read more

    Mercedes-Benz EQV 2023 review

    30 January 2023 by Tim Nicholson
    As far as vehicle niches go, this is pretty niche. The Mercedes-Benz EQV is Australia’s first premium electric seven-seat commercial vehicle-based people mover. The EQV falls under Benz’s electric ‘EQ’ banner and is based on the Vito van platform , but adapted to house an all-electric powertrain ...Read more

    "Turn it off!": This annoying Kia and Hyundai safety feature is enough to drive you spare! | Opinion

    29 January 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    It's fair to say that I am easily annoyed by noise. Piercing phone...Read more

    Confirmed! A new sub-XC40 small Volvo electric SUV is coming in 2023

    21 January 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Volvo will expand its line-up very soon, with the Swedish brand’s...Read more

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