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.

This Chinese brand could outsell Nissan, Isuzu and even MG in 2025! How the GWM Haval Jolion and H6 SUVs and Cannon ute will help boost sales

18 March 2025 by Tim Nicholson

Updated family SUV revealed! 2025 GWM Haval H6 right-hand drive update revealed as brand prepares to battle MG HS, Mitsubishi Outlander and Kia Sportage family SUVs

17 March 2025 by Tim Nicholson

Fresh details of the right-hand-drive version of GWM’s updated Haval H6...Read more

It costs how much? Electric G-Class lands in Australia to take on the Land Rover Defender and Ineos Grenadier as hardcore 4x4 EV alternative

13 March 2025 by Tim Nicholson

The brutally powerful all-electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class has made its...Read more

GWM Haval H6 2025 review: GT PHEV - Australian first drive

4 March 2025 by Tim Nicholson

Until recently, the electric driving range of most plug-in hybrids has been lacking, and as a result those models have not suited a lot of buyers. That is rapidly changing with brands like BYD and GWM launching new PHEVs with longer ranges. GWM’s first PHEV arrives in the form of the already...Read more

More plug-in hybrids for this popular brand? Kia open to new PHEVs, with Sportage and more a chance to join Sorento in a bid to battle BYD Sealion 6 and Mitsubishi Outlander

12 February 2025 by Tim Nicholson

If you’re keen on a hybrid from an established brand but want something...Read more

Kia K4 GT-Line 2025 review: snapshot

8 February 2025 by Tim Nicholson

The Kia Cerato is no more. Welcome to the Kia line-up, the new K4. It is...Read more

Kia K4 Sport+ 2025 review: snapshot

6 February 2025 by Tim Nicholson

The Kia K4 has officially replaced the popular Cerato as Kia’s small car...Read more

Cheap small SUV to live on! Kia Stonic to get another facelift as it faces stiff competition from ageing Mazda CX-3, as well as Toyota Yaris Cross and Suzuki Jimny

5 February 2025 by Tim Nicholson

One of the most affordable small SUVs on the market will benefit from...Read more

Kia K4 Sport 2025 review: snapshot

4 February 2025 by Tim Nicholson

The Kia Cerato-replacing K4 is bigger and bolder than its predecessor and...Read more

Kia K4 S 2025 review: snapshot

2 February 2025 by Tim Nicholson

The Kia K4 replaces the long-running Cerato and the new model has...Read more

Kia K4 2025 review: Sedan - Australian first drive

31 January 2025 by Tim Nicholson

Over 20 years and four generations - including the forgettable original - the Kia Cerato has won over about 200,000 fans in Australia alone. It’s become a favourite among small car buyers and is usually cross-shopped with the likes of the Hyundai i30 , Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla . Kia has opted to...Read more

2024 Kia Cerato stock is about to run out but can the new 2025 Kia K4 deliver the same sales punch as the outgoing Toyota Corolla and Mazda 3 rival?

30 January 2025 by Tim Nicholson

If you are keen on buying a Kia Cerato, you’d better get your skates on...Read more

'We think that Tasman will deliver': Kia confident that its Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max-rivalling 2025 Kia Tasman ute can hit sales targets in Australia, despite online response to design

26 January 2025 by Tim Nicholson

Kia Australia remains bullish about its sales targets for the incoming...Read more

Can Kia topple Mazda in 2025? How the Kia Tasman ute, EV5 electric car and next-gen Mazda CX-5 could shape the sales charts in Australia this year

24 January 2025 by Tim Nicholson

Kia set a sales record in Australia last year and the company’s boss...Read more

Trak is back! Wildtrak grade returns to 2025 Ford Everest range, but the Isuzu MU-X, Toyota Prado 4x4 rival is only in Australia for a limited time

22 January 2025 by Tim Nicholson

Ford is bringing back a popular version of its Everest off-roader, but...Read more

What is Australia's favourite premium brand? How the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA helped the German giants in 2024

17 January 2025 by Tim Nicholson

If you’ve seen a lot of BMWs on the road lately, there is a reason for...Read more

More expensive than Toyota Corolla, Mazda3 and Hyundai i30 Sedan? Cerato-replacing 2025 Kia K4 pricing and features revealed

16 January 2025 by Tim Nicholson

The replacement for Kia’s long-running Cerato small car has finally...Read more

These brands didn't make the top 10 in 2024, but models like the BYD Shark 6 ute, updated Tesla Model Y and Subaru Forester could turn things around in 2025

13 January 2025 by Tim Nicholson

At the beginning of each year we dissect the top-10 best-selling...Read more

The cheap car brand to watch in 2025: Move over Chery, Suzuki and GWM, Mahindra is about to take off in Australia with a new Mazda CX-3 and Toyota HiLux rival on the horizon

11 January 2025 by Tim Nicholson

There’s been a lot of noise recently about the influx of Chinese car...Read more

Australia's best-selling car for 2024 revealed! Did the Toyota RAV4 beat the Ford Ranger, or did the Toyota HiLux make a comeback?

6 January 2025 by Tim Nicholson

Australia’s top-selling car and the top-selling brands for 2024 have...Read more

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