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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Volkswagen-based Ford electric SUV to be unveiled in March

Ford's as-yet-unnamed mid-size SUV for the European market – riding on the same platform as the Volkswagen ID.4 – will debut next month

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Nissan wait times in 2023: How long are Nissan’s delivery delays?

Your model-by-model guide to estimated wait times on a new Nissan in 2023

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New car delays: Which top 20 models are affected?

So you want to buy a new car, but don't want to wait or lose out on features? Here's the lowdown on what's happening with the market's key players

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Toyota and Lexus vehicles called back for buggy AEB camera

Toyota and Lexus Australia have issued a 'customer service exercise' for the Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross and Lexus NX due to a fault with the front-facing camera system

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2024 Peugeot 508 facelift revealed, confirmed for Australia

An updated version of the Peugeot 508 has debuted in Europe ahead of its local launch – but the hot Sport Engineered is still under evaluation

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Cupra details service pricing as free deal reaches the end

Cupra has announced its complimentary three-year service pack will be replaced by fixed-price three- or five-year deals from April 1 – including for the all-electric Born hatchback

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2024 BMW X5 M & X6 M pricing and features: First mild-hybrid M cars

BMW has unveiled the facelifted X5 M Competition and X6 Competition twins, which debut 48-volt mild-hybrid technology for the performance sub-brand

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Electric car giant Tesla signs deal with Australian mining company

Australia’s Magnis Energy will supply Tesla with important lithium-ion battery materials for at least three years

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2023 GWM Haval Jolion pricing and features: Cheaper hybrid joins range

A new Jolion has joined the line-up with a sportier engine tune, independent rear suspension and blacked-out styling – and now there's a more-affordable hybrid variant

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Government action needed as road toll rises again, says AAA

The motoring body representing the state and territory-based clubs has called for urgent safety improvements for Australian roads to help curb the road toll

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2023 Lexus RX pricing and features, five-star ANCAP rating announced

The fifth-generation Lexus RX large SUV has hit Australian shores with a five-star ANCAP rating

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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 pricing and features

Hyundai has confirmed details for its all-electric Ioniq 6 sedan due to launch in Australia this month – and it has the popular Tesla Model 3 in its sights

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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 orders to commence next week; more Ioniq 5s coming

Hyundai Australia has announced the first batch for its new Ioniq 6 electric sedan will go on sale next week, joining additional Ioniq 5 examples

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2024 Volkswagen Touareg facelift to introduce R variant in Australia

Volkswagen's flagship performance model, the Touareg R plug-in hybrid, has been delayed to 2024 for Australia to coincide with its mid-life facelift

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2019-22 Volkswagen Golf, and 2021-22 Cupra Leon and Formentor recalled

Volkswagen Group Australia has recalled three related models to resolve a potential fault that could cause the radiator to move and lose engine coolant

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Victoria to introduce mobile phone detection cameras, stricter distraction laws

The Victorian Government has announced a crack-down on driver distraction, with new AI-enabled camera systems and a focus on modern technology

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2024 Ram 1500 REV electric ute revealed

Ram has provided a first glimpse at its first all-electric 'pick-up truck' at this year's Super Bowl, with first deliveries due late next year

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WATCH: The car ads from the 2023 Super Bowl

After a big 2022 spend, most carmakers have stepped away from a spot at this year's Super Bowl – but there were still a few highlights

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2023 Cupra Born pre-orders almost sold-out, more supply to come

There are just a few examples remaining of Cupra's electric hatch

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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale receives five-star ANCAP safety rating

Alfa Romeo's crucial new Tonale small SUV has received top safety marks by ANCAP

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2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross pricing and features: Petrol and PHEV

Mitsubishi has updated its Eclipse Cross small SUV with additional features, a blacked-out variant, and vehicle-to-load support for the PHEV – but with price rises of up to $1000

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BMW i4 electric sedan falls short of five-star ANCAP safety rating

BMW's all-electric i4 sedan has received a four-star ANCAP safety rating under more-stringent criteria than the related 3 Series and two-door 4 Series

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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander revealed, unconfirmed for Australia

The longer and wider version of the Toyota Highlander – sold here as the Kluger – will offer up to eight seats and the brand's new 2.4-litre turbo-petrol hybrid

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2024 Polestar 3 pricing and features announced, Australian debut delayed

The upcoming Polestar 3 electric large SUV, initially planned for an early-2024 Australian launch, has suffered a production delay for all markets