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.

News

Holden ute takes centre stage at Corvette C8 launch

The Holden VE ute that formed the base for the Chevy Corvette C8 stars at the car's US launch

News

This multi-million dollar Holden showroom will never open

Adelaide Holden dealer spends more than $6 million on new showroom, only for brand to walk away three months before its completion

Advice

Holden prices slashed as final fire sale starts

Unprecedented price cuts of up to $17,500 for remaining Holdens as final stocks are cleared

Opinion

What Ford can learn from Holden's failure

For decades, Holden and Ford were bitter rivals. Now only one remains, but will Ford suffer in its victory?

Holden closure 2020
Advice

What does Holden's axing mean for customers?

Here’s how the closure of Holden brand in Australia will affect thousands of Holden owners

Genesis G70 Performance Car of the Year 2020 results
Performance COTY

Genesis G70 beats sportier models to take 8th at PCOTY 2020

Bringing a touch of luxury to a performance car fight

News

Audi e-tron SUV delayed again

Overseas demand again delays Audi’s long-awaited e-tron arrival in Australia – but there is a silver lining

Motorsport

Video: Scott McLaughlin completes rookie IndyCar test

Two-time Supercars champ impresses US team on IndyCar debut

New car sale
Advice

Should I spend money fixing up my trade-in?

Katie wants to trade in her Mazda 3 but wonders if she should fix it up before trading it in

2020 BMW 1 Series Gran Coupe
News

2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe pricing and specs

BMW’s Goldilocks four-door 2 Series Gran Coupe will undercut key rivals and offer more gear

Ford emoji jacket
News

Ford builds emoji jacket for bike riders

Feeling a bit poopy? Ford’s new emoji-emitting jacket for cyclists might be just your speed

Opinion

Is it time to cut drink driving limits to zero?

OPINION Our current standards around drink-driving have been in place since 1991 – is it time to push for a zero blood alcohol limit?

Audi RS3 R8 Australia return 2020
News

Audi RS3 and R8 return to Australia in 2020

Ingolstadt’s favourite sons are back after delays, but there’s a catch with both cars

TV

WhichCar TV clips: Toyota Supra review

Catch up on Alex Inwood's Toyota Supra drive on WhichCar TV

WhichCar TV season two Daniel Gardner Rolls Royce
TV

WhichCar TV S02 E02 full episode

Dan and Emma live it up, while the Wheels team throws it down for Car of the Year

News

WhichCar Style Award 2020 winner – Tesla Model 3

Polarising, plain, cutting edge, simple, revolutionary, controversial… the Telsa Model 3’s unapologetic take on next-gen transport earns it a coveted WCSA gong

News

It's the 2020 Australian Motoring Awards!

The four best vehicles on sale in Australia today will be celebrated at the AMAs in Melbourne

Toyota LandCruiser Heritage
News

Limited edition Toyota LandCruiser marks end of V8 era

Heritage-based pack for Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series could well be the last of the bent-eights

James Corden fake filming
Opinion

It's actually a good thing that Carpool Karoake is faked

The outrage about a comedian not driving while singing with a film crew in his car is bewildering

Car Style

1980s Aussie innovation: the passenger car helmet

Conceived in good faith but doomed to failure, this Aussie company wanted car drivers and passengers to wear helmets

News

C8 chief engineer says right-hook Corvette is a “bit of a bet”

The first-ever right-hand-drive Chevrolet Corvette is a suck-it-and-see project for GM, says the car’s lead engineer

News

Companies offering to buy back 60,000 cars as Takata crisis grows

Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi and Suzuki join BMW in offering to buy back affected Takata cars as recall slows

WCSA 2020
News

2020 WhichCar Style Award: the contenders

Judging Australia's cleverest, coolest and most stylish car won't be easy. Here are the final eight

News

Holden Commodore owner refunded because of 'loud' V8 engine

A Holden Commodore SS-V owner wins long battle to secure a refund after complaining that the car's V8 engine is too loud