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.

Forget buying a Toyota, Mazda or a Hyundai! This brand should be on your shopping list as it's producing some of its best models in decades! | Opinion

22 October 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Honda CR-V VTi X 2024 review: snapshot

21 October 2023 by Tim Nicholson

The sixth-generation Honda CR-V has grown in virtually all dimensions and...Read more

Subaru Crosstrek 2024 review: AWD 2.0R long-term | Part 2

18 October 2023 by Tim Nicholson

I am in my second month living with the Subaru Crosstrek 2.0R, but given I was on holiday for a couple of weeks during this period, I am going to focus on the practicality and in-car tech for this instalment. Which is a good thing because practicality and tech are key selling points for small SUVs...Read more

Honda CR-V 2024 review

18 October 2023 by Tim Nicholson

To say the CR-V is Honda’s most important model is an understatement. It’s one of the top-selling models in the United States, has a long history that started in the 1990s and a loyal customer base. So there is a bit of pressure on the new sixth-generation version that has just gone on sale in...Read more

ICE freeze! Big change for 2024 Volvo XC40 and XC60 SUVs in Australia!

3 October 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Volvo has ramped up its shift to full electrification by dropping all...Read more

Cadillac's back? Holden's former sister brand expected to lead GM's electric car push in right-hand-drive markets

3 October 2023 by Tim Nicholson

After years of rumours, and a false start back in 2008, it looks as...Read more

Are we missing out? Should cheap cars from Honda, Nissan and Daihatsu, and the 2024 Toyota Prius hybrid car, be offered in Australia? | Opinion

30 September 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Australia has a relatively small population for the large number of...Read more

Cheap small hatchbacks are disappearing in Australia! But this affordable icon is sticking around for a little while yet

27 September 2023 by Tim Nicholson

The cheaper end of the Australian new-car market is shrinking at a...Read more

Swoopy SUV alert! 2024 Genesis GV80 SUV Coupe debuts and is ready to battle BMW X6, Mercedes GLE Coupe and more

27 September 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Genesis has joined the swoopy coupe-style SUV brigade with the reveal...Read more

Cop that BMW X4 M! 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 and 63 performance Coupe SUVs revealed as rivals to Porsche Macan and Maserati Grecale

27 September 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Mercedes-Benz has capped off the rollout of its GLC medium SUV line-up...Read more

Watch out MG4 and Cupra Born! The 2024 Abarth 500e is about to hit dealerships and it's priced to compete!

22 September 2023 by Tim Nicholson

The Cupra Born finally has an electric hot hatch rival!

The...Read more

Subaru Crosstrek 2024 review: AWD 2.0R long-term | Part 1

5 September 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Changing the name of a popular model of car is always risky. Remember when Mitsubishi switched to the ‘380’ moniker for its final Magna? It didn’t go so well… So, when Subaru Australia announced that it would adopt the global ‘Crosstrek’ name for its third-generation XV crossover , it didn‘t come...Read more