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.

Volvo EX30 2025 review: Single Motor Extended Range Ultra

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3 August 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Still the cheapest hot hatch? 2025 Hyundai i30 N pricing and features revealed but does it undercut the VW Golf GTI, Subaru WRX and Honda Civic Type R?

2 August 2024 by Tim Nicholson

One of Australia’s favourite hot hatches has come in for an overhaul...Read more

Europe versus China: How one carmaker plans to take on Chinese-made rivals like the Volvo EX30, MG4 and Mini Aceman with its new European-made electric car

1 August 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Most established carmakers are feeling the pressure from China and this...Read more

'We didn't have the slightest doubt': Why the Alfa Romeo Junior SUV became the brand's first electric car and not a Stelvio or Giulia replacement. Plus, will Tonale go EV?

29 July 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Alfa Romeo is known for sleek sports cars, compact hatchbacks and...Read more

Delivery van price battle! 2025 Renault Kangoo petrol van pricing and features revealed, but is it cheaper than VW Caddy and Peugeot Partner?

23 July 2024 by Tim Nicholson

The compact van battle is heating up with Renault delivering more...Read more

Wild benchmarks for new electric car: How a BMW i4, Mini Cooper and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N influenced Alfa Romeo's most important car this decade

16 July 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Alfa Romeo’s smallest model since the MiTo hatchback is also one of its...Read more

Next-generation Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia electric cars on the horizon as Tesla Model Y and BMW i4 rivals, but is something bigger coming?

15 July 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Alfa Romeo is in the middle of launching one of its most important...Read more

Best small SUVs and crossovers arriving in 2024

12 July 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Get ready, because 2024 is going to be a big year for small cars . Specifically, small SUVs and crossovers . Expect another bumper year of launches, and this time it's a mix of all-new nameplates, and returning models. The good news is that there's a strong mix of more affordable offerings from...Read more

Alfa Romeo Junior 2025 review - International first drive

9 July 2024 by Tim Nicholson

It feels like every few years Alfa Romeo has a rebirth. The famed Italian brand had something of a relaunch recently with the BMW X1-rivalling Tonale small SUV, but that was just the entrée. The next course is Alfa’s first battery electric vehicle - the Junior. This crucial new model is a sub-...Read more

Best hatchback, sedans and people movers arriving in 2024

4 July 2024 by Tim Nicholson

It's telling that the number of launches for hatchbacks, sedans in and people movers 2024 is not huge. But what's more telling is the sheer number of them that are for EVs or plug-in hybrids. As electrified models continue to increase in popularity, some brands are rolling out EVs in smaller more...Read more