Jordan Hickey

Journalist

Born and raised in rural Victoria, Jordan Hickey was surrounded by a car-loving family before he could even talk. His parents’ automotive workshop fuelled his strong passion for all things four wheels.

Surrounded by classic Ford and Holdens, brand-new vehicles and everything in between, young Jordan spent his free time flicking through the pages of Wheels Magazine and even conceptualising his own automotive marque.

These days, Jordan spends his time contributing across the Wheels, 4x4 Australia and WhichCar brands on the news desk, with a keen eye on the latest happenings in the automotive industry.

Twitter: @JordanHickey03

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2022 Ford Ranger and Everest recalled for seatbelt fix

Around 1400 Ford Ranger and Everest vehicles built in 2022 have been called back due to a manufacturing defect impacting the driver's seatbelt

Mitsubishi Ralliart speculative render | Wheels Media
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Ralliart’s future: 2024 Mitsubishi Triton Ralliart imagined

The performance brand will be about passion, performance and durability, but Mitsubishi’s head honchos aren’t quite sure what that looks like yet

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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS facelift revealed, due here later this year

The updated GLS will launch in Australia later this year with a revised look, more technology and a more-opulent Maybach variant

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2023 Tesla Model 3 pricing reduced in Australia

Tesla has applied a price reduction to its top-selling Model 3 electric sedan, with the RWD and Long Range down $3000

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2024 Porsche Cayenne exterior styling leaked, interior unveiled

Porsche has uncovered the interior of the facelifted Cayenne ahead of its reveal next month – and images of its exterior styling have also surfaced online

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Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid pulled off-sale after two-year-plus wait time

Lexus Australia has paused order books for the NX450h+ plug-in hybrid SUV, with the last buyers required to wait at least two years

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Skoda Kamiq, Karoq and Octavia supply improving; 2024 lineup detailed

Skoda claims it has secured further supply of Kamiq, Karoq, and Octavia, ahead of new vehicles due next year – including the all-electric Enyaq

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2020-22 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X recalled: More than 15,000 vehicles affected

Approximately 15,500 Isuzu vehicles produced between 2020 and 2022 have been recalled due to a manufacturing defect

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2023 Ford Ranger Tremor off-roader revealed for Europe, “no news” for Australia

Yet another Ford Ranger variant has debuted, with the Tremor previewing a potential price-focused off-road rival to the Navara SL Warrior

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2023 Mazda 2 pricing and features: Facelift in Australia from July

Mazda's smallest hatch gets another update in lieu of a new generation (which, so far, is a rebadged Yaris Hybrid sold in Europe...)

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2024 Volkswagen ID.3: Australian pricing will aim 'below $60,000’

The Volkswagen Golf-sized all-electric ID.3 hatchback will be priced under $60K in Australia to leverage available EV incentives

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2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV: Australia confirmed, EV9 GT due in 2025

Kia's huge EV9 electric SUV has been officially unveiled in Korea ahead of its Australian launch, set for later this year

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2023 Peugeot 308 pricing and features: GT Sport PHEV arrives

Pricing for Peugeot’s new four-strong small car range has been revealed

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2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan Hybrid: Corolla rival confirmed for Australia

Hyundai Australia has confirmed its Toyota Corolla Hybrid sedan rival will arrive later this year

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EV Council: “Time for Australia to catch up” to NZ’s emissions standards

A survey in New Zealand found most people are happy with the nation’s fuel efficiency standards, and the Electric Vehicle Council wants to see similar action in Australia

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2024 Hyundai Sonata revealed, Australian launch confirmed

The updated Hyundai Sonata sedan has received more than just a facelift, with a completely new front-end and cabin design inspired by the latest Kona

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2024 VW Passat & Skoda Superb: New models coming, Passat a wagon only

The ninth-generation Volkswagen Passat, developed alongside the all-new Skoda Superb, will only be offered in wagon form

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2024 Subaru Impreza: Local expressions of interest open ahead of launch

After unveil at last year's LA Auto Show, the sixth-gen Subaru Impreza is edging closer to its Australian release

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2023 Peugeot E-Partner electric van confirmed, priced for Australia

Peugeot Australia has confirmed its first all-electric offering, the E-Partner small commercial van, will arrive here before July – priced from just below $60K

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Mitsubishi recalls more than 7000 vehicles due to ‘insufficient button-battery warning labels’

Around 7500 Mitsubishi vehicles sold between 2020 and 2022 have been called back due to insufficient warning labels for the button batteries in the key fob

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Toyota Camry axed in Japan after 43-year run, safe for Australia

The Toyota Camry sedan will reach the end of the line for Japan later this year, but development and production will continue for export markets – including Australia

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2025 Volkswagen ID.2 imagined, GTI/GTX hot hatch variant confirmed

The upcoming Volkswagen ID.2 electric hatch will be heavily derived from the ID.2all concept, with a front-drive GTI or GTX performance variant confirmed

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Chery details new hybrid platform set to underpin future vehicles

Chinese brand Chery has detailed a new hybrid-only vehicle platform set to feature in its upcoming vehicles, with a focus on the latest technologies

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Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170: 764kW, 8.91-second quarter-mile beast unveiled

The world's most powerful muscle car has a new title, with a wild take on the Dodge SRT Demon that can reach 97km/h in just 1.66 seconds