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.

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Leaked government EV strategy leaves Australia “miles behind”

Discussion paper leaked from federal government shows little of substance in face of global EV push

Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 2021
Motorsport

This Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car is pure eye candy

Porsche drops details and pics of the truly stunning 992 911 Carrera Cup car, which will land in Australia next year

Subaru WRX STi
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Milestone moment for Subaru’s rally raider WRX STi

The car that gave a new name to affordable performance will carry on into a fifth generation, as Subaru celebrates a sales milestone

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Hyundai launches HTWO fuel cell brand

First Ioniq, now HTWO: Hyundai spins off fuel cell division into new brand

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2021 Mazda MX-30 EV confirmed for Australia

Mazda will go electric next year in Australia with the MX-30 – but where’s the rotary?

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Japan considers joining petrol car ban movement within 15 years

Wonder why companies like Toyota are going hybrid-crazy? Global bans on combustion engine cars, that’s why

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2021 Lexus NX set to score plug-in hybrid system

Second-generation Lexus NX SUV will clothe RAV4's drivetrain in a fancy suit and Australia is on the radar

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Mobile speed camera signs to disappear in NSW UPDATED

NSW transport minister accused of revenue raising tactics as mobile camera signage is phased out

molly taylor extreme e 2021
Motorsport

Nico Rosberg signs Molly Taylor for Extreme E electric offroad series

2016 Australian rally champ will join some of the world’s best racers in awesome EV series

2021 Hyundai i20 N
Reviews

2021 Hyundai i20N prototype review

Hyundai’s new i20 N is a 150kW front-drive sensation aimed squarely at the Ford Fiesta ST

George Russell Mercedes AMG F1 2020
Motorsport

“A colossal f$^&-up”: how Mercedes blew George Russell’s golden F1 chance

It was happiness and heartbreak in equal measure in Bahrain as Lewis Hamilton’s stand-in shines brightly for F1’s next generation

Reviews

Living with the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk: long term review

It's an offroad-rated mid-sized SUV that comes with some baggage. What's the Jeep Cherokee really like?

BMW 128ti
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BMW prices its new FWD hot hatch at a premium

BMW's first FWD hot hatch debuts at a serious price

Motorsport

F1 car breaks in half, bursts into flames after Bahrain crash

Romain Grosjean is lucky to be alive after horrific crash at Bahrain F1 race

News

Toyota is trying the discount trick again with GR Yaris Rallye

Toyota will adopt the same ‘first in best dressed’ plan for full-fat GR Yaris Rallye ahead of a March 2020 rollout

toyota hilux rogue
Reviews

2020 Toyota HiLux Rogue review

Toyota rolls out its boutique version of the 2020 HiLux, the Rogue, but its value equation is questionable

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2020 Ford Mustang GT500 destroyed by fire fighters

Keeping the public safe has come at a cost for one hapless Ford Mustang Shelby Cobra GT500

2021 genesis g80
Reviews

2021 Genesis G80 review

If big, fancy sedans are old hat, someone tell Genesis… because the G80 is bringing style back

Toyota GR Yaris specifications.
News

Toyota shuts GR Yaris order books

More could potentially arrive after next year's Rallye editions

2021 Honda Civic
News

Honda's all-new Civic previews the sedan Australia won't get

Honda's sexy Civic prototype previews its next generation, but Australia awaits the hatch

Jeep Wrangler v8
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Confirmed: Jeep Wrangler V8 is coming

Jeep confirms that its Wrangler will get a V8 - but what about Gladiator?

Genesis GV80 review
Reviews

2021 Genesis GV80 review

Bold, brash and - importantly - not a sedan; can the Genesis GV80 break through for the brand in Australia?

tesla model s
News

Tesla Model S replacement still more than five years away

Plans pushed back to update eight-year-old Tesla Model S by two years

Ford Endura 2020 axed
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It's official: 2020 Ford Endura to exit Australia

Slow-selling Ford Endura axed from local lineup after just two years. So what went wrong?