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.

Opinion

The Bronco’s absence will be Ford Australia’s lament

The Bronco looks set to be a runaway success, which makes the decision to overlook right-hand-drive all the more bewildering

Motorsport

From 350,000 to 0 in six months; the 2020 Indy 500 is fan-free

For the first time in 109 years, the Indy 500 will run without spectators despite Roger Penske’s best efforts

Advice

Automotive retail sector likely to shut down in Melbourne during lockdown

The government has tightened the rules around mechanical repairs for vehicles in Melbourne

News

Melbourne mechanics will be 'open for business' in lockdown

Vehicle servicing and repair will carry on throughout Melbourne lockdown but dealerships set to close

News

Ford Australia appoints new CEO

Kay Hart departs after two years as Ranger marketing boss steps in

News

It's the end of the road for the current Subaru BRZ

Future of Subaru’s sports car still unclear as Japan turns off domestic production

Mercedes-Benz GLA 35 2020
News

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA grows up

Mercedes-Benz’s entry-level GLA SUV gets more tech and more space

News

Honda puts office workers on production line as COVID-19 bites

Staff shortages see marketing and accounting staff building cars as industry records staggering losses

News

Police arrest woman who passed through Melbourne COVID road block

Eve Black arrested after trying the same antics at a second Melbourne COVID road block

News

Mitsubishi finally kills the Pajero 4x4

It was a good run, but plant closure spells end of the road for one of Mitsubishi's best

2021 Audi A3 sedan
News

New Audi A3 sedan breaks cover

New body, old engines for the new, sharper, larger Audi A3 sedan

Reviews

2021 Audi RS6 Avant review

Impartiality be blowed... Robbo reckons the Audi RS6 Avant is the car he could be buried with

News

GMSV name and logo trademarked by GM

Plans inching forward for General Motors Special Vehicles as trademark applications appear on Australian register

2020 Audi R8 Performance review
Reviews

2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance review

Just the right amount of reheat extends the life of one unforgettable car

Motorsport

More on that wild 1000kW Ford Mustang Mach-E EV SUV

Ford spends big on electron-spitting, tyre-killing Mustang Mach-E

Advice

Eight things we love already about the Hyundai Palisade

Hyundai’s incoming eight-seat Palisade is a big SUV with a difference. Here are eight things we really like about it

TV

WCTV Behind the scenes – our last overseas launch before…

The shadow of COVID-19 was drawing in as we winged our way to a date with a pair of hot SUVs. Here’s how we survived

ferrari f40 crash 2020
News

Ferrari F40 supercar destroyed in Queensland crash

Someone has had a VERY bad day in Queensland, smashing up a real Ferrari F40

2021 Toyota Camry
News

New tech tweaks for Australia’s favourite sedan

2021 Toyota Camry scores small styling tweaks but big tech change due for popular hybrid variant

News

'00 Honda Civic Type R for $100k or 2022 uber-hybrid Type R?

Reports suggest Honda Type R could get electric AWD, while Y2K Civic Type R fetches $140,000

News

Fake news? Ford Mach E 'spy video' raises internet eyebrows

Video of Ford's incoming electric EV has hit the web... but we smell a rat

News

Mama mia! 700km/h speed camera glitch costs driver $1400

Either there’s a heck of an upgrade available for the Ford Focus, or this Italian speed camera is a little of whack. Driver still got fined, though

News

Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback detailed

Audi’s first EV built on mass-market platform could point to new price level for premium electric car

Killing drones and rolling Trophy Trucks: behind the scenes of Toby Price’s epic new Red bull vid
News

Smashing drones and rolling Trophy Trucks: Toby Price’s epic new Red Bull vid up close

Cracked is an awesome film with Aussie off-road legend Toby Price, plus outtakes and cameos