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.

2020 Volkswagen T-Rok
News

Volkswagen T-Roc and T-Cross shown off in Australia

VW’s new small SUV hopes have made their Australian debut, but they won’t arrive for another 12 months

News

Celebrating Lego’s top six finest automotive creations

A life-sized Volkswagen Kombi is just the tip of the plastic brick automotive iceberg. Here’s six of the best Lego car creations from the last couple of years.

2019 Lamborghini Urus
News

No baby Lamborghini SUV despite success of uber Urus

Lamborghini chiefs reckon they haven’t even talked about the idea of a smaller SUV to compete with Porsche

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More power mooted for Ford Mustang EcoBoost

Ford's four-cylinder turbocharged Mustang looks set to score a power-up later this year

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2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI gets driveaway pricing as supply improves

Fresh shipments of the second last Mk VII Golf GTI offered at driveaway pricing until March

News

Holden dealers told import plans are “scuttlebutt” – report

Holden bosses have told key dealers that the company is not going anywhere, despite product holdups

2019 Subaru WRX
Advice

Six new cars that are older than you think

The success of the 2019 Mitsubishi ASX got us thinking… which other new cars are getting on a bit under the skin?

2020 Land Rover Defender
News

Land Rover Defender interior leak

Quickly deleted tweet appears to reveal 2020 Land Rover Defender interior

Takata airbag recall
News

NSW government to deny rego for Takata airbag recall holdouts

NSW joins every state and territory except Victoria in taking drastic action against alpha Takata bags

Reviews

2019 Audi RS5 Sportback review

Like the idea of a hot Audi, but find wagons frumpy and need more than two doors? The RS5 Sportback might be up your alley

2019 Mercedes-Benz X350d
Reviews

2019 Mercedes-Benz X350d on-road review

We test the much-hyped Mercedes-Benz X-Class V6 on the road, and we're not that impressed

News

All-new Subaru Outback slated for 2020

The popular Subaru Outback will be completely made over for its next generation and should arrive in Australia in 2020

2019 Holden Commodore
News

Holden, GM still silent about Inchcape import deal

No clear picture emerging on possible Holden import rights handover to Inchcape

2019 Holden Commodore
Opinion

What's next for Holden?

What does it mean for Holden if General Motors changes the way it exports cars into Australia?

2020 Subaru Legacy Liberty
News

2020 Subaru Liberty turbo unlikely to reach Australia

Surprise return of the Subaru Liberty turbo at the Chicago motor show, but it’s almost certainly not coming to Australia

Holden closure
News

Holden owner General Motors to leave Australia?

Breaking news suggests General Motors may exit the Australian market - but the Holden badge could stay

2019 Volkswagen Polo
Advice

WhichCar should I buy… hatch or SUV for our dad?

What's the best car for a widower who's keen to stay mobile – a high-riding compact SUV, or a nimble hatch?

2019 Mazda MX-5
News

Mazda MX-5 recalled for auto fault

Almost every automatic Mazda MX-5 sold in Australia since 2015 is subject to a national recall

Fuel bowser
News

Fuel tax or road use tax – which would you prefer?

New proposal from automotive body proposes the abolition of fuel excise tax in exchange for a user-pays system

Tesla Model Y
News

Tesla Model Y confirmed for 2020

Tesla confirms plans for Model 3-based compact crossover SUV to be made in US and China

2019 Mercedes-Benz V-Class
News

2019 Mercedes-Benz V-Class facelift revealed

Mercedes-Benz brings more luxury and technology to its van line

2019 Ranger Rover SV Coupe
News

Range Rover cancels spendy SV Coupe

Sales slump and job cuts mean that Range Rover’s Bentayga-battling SV coupe gets the chop

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Man driving on cycle lane heckles off duty cops

In a textbook case of irony, a young NSW man heckles two cops while driving on a bike lane

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Is the Toyota 86 doomed?

The launch of the Supra, plus slowing sales around the world, could mean the end of the Toyota 86