Tim Robson

Contributor

Tim Robson dived out of mountain bike mags into the automotive space in 1999, editing and writing for numerous titles over a career that spans more than two decades. When he’s not on the Whichcar desk, he’ll be racing one of his old Civics or driver-coaching at a track near you.

Volkswagen Mk5 Golf R32 review
Reviews

2006 Volkswagen Golf Mk5 R32 review: classic MOTOR

The Golf R32 was the baddest Golf VW ever released up to that point, and MOTOR's the first to drive it on Aussie soil

Opinion

The next Volkswagen Golf R won't get five cylinders

It was discussed, even tested, but Audi wasn't keen to give up the family jewels to big brother VW

Advice

Do we repair or replace?

Do we repair or replace? The pros and cons of fixing the old car or buying new

Motorsport

Monaco GP cancelled as F1 season pushed to June

Next three rounds of Formula 1 postponed and Monaco under threat as WEC, NASCAR and IndyCar delay season start

Advice

Roundabouts: you’re doing them wrong

The most popular misconception about giving way in a roundabout can cost you money and licence points. Here’s how to do it right

Supercars 2020
Motorsport

Supercars postpones all racing until June

Coronavirus causes postponement of Supercars racing until at least June

coronavirus hits car industry
News

Coronavirus: Industry shutting down as 30pc sales declines predicted

Ongoing coronavirus pandemic has the potential to decimate car retail sector at the worst possible time

News

Static random breath testing suspended over COVID-19 fears

NSW, Queensland and Victoria police ban mass roadside breath testing over coronavirus fears

News

Don't worry says Elon Musk, as industry plunges into CV19 chaos

Tesla founder tells SpaceX employees that dying in a crash on way home more of a risk than COVID-19, as car industry reels from impact of virus

News

LIVE Australian Grand Prix cancellation updates

Anger and frustration abounds as Australian F1 race is cancelled for 2020

australian grand prix cancelled
Motorsport

GALLERY: The ghosts of the 2020 Australian Grand Prix

Click through a gallery from today's shutdown of the 2020 Australian Grand Prix

News

Diesel-tweaking TV hosts cop $1.2m emissions fine

Turns out it’s not a good idea to build diesel-belching modified trucks and sell them

News

Jeep creates a ‘flying doctor’ warranty squad

New boss of Jeep Australia determined to reset the brand’s poor reputation for aftermarket service

Holden Commodore VE feature
Features

Holden Commodore VE feature - Development: classic MOTOR

From design to engineering and safety, this is everything you need to know about the development that went into the VE Commodore

News

WhichCar weekly news wrap

The threat of coronavirus might have cancelled the Geneva Motor Show but there were still plenty of debuts this week

Jeep Gladiator
News

Gladiator rivals aren’t utes, says Jeep Australia boss

Gladiator pick-up not just a ute, insists the man tasked with fixing the Jeep brand in Australia

2020 BMW X5M Review
Reviews

BMW X5 M Competition 2020 review

There is more to the X5 M than shoving a big engine into an SUV body

BMW X6M Competition 2020 review
Reviews

2020 BMW X6M review

Powerful, talented and fast, the only thing about BMW’s V8 crossover coupe is its challenging looks

Reviews

2020 Audi S4 Avant review

Audi proves that a fast wagon still makes a lot of sense

Geneva Motor Show 2020 cancelled
Geneva Motor Show

Eerie images from the Geneva Motor Show that never was

Eerie shots from the Geneva Motor Show floor the day it was cancelled after coronavirus fears

News

WhichCar weekly news wrap

Coronavirus strikes, Holden's demise and all the news of the WhichCar week

Holden closure
News

Federal government to probe Holden closure

Shock development prompts Australian federal government inquiry into General Motors closure of Holden

BMW V8 engine
News

V8 engines are safe for now, says BMW

Tightening regulations are making it harder for the V8 engine, but BMW says it still has a future... albeit a challenging one

Holden closure 2020
News

Holden dealers meet PM over poor General Motors compo offer

Disgruntled Holden dealers secure meeting with Scott Morrison over compensation offers from GM, but Holden fires back