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

News

2024 BMW X5 and X6 pricing and features: Facelift due this year

The updated 2024 BMW X5 and X6 twins have debuted with a slimmer front end, more power, new technology and larger screens

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Audi ute: Oz boss calls it unlikely, but the Activesphere might be a clue...

The brand’s CEO has previously hinted at the possibility of an Audi ute, potentially twinned with the Volkswagen Amarok – now it seems unlikely to happen

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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace Monochrome special editions arrive

In the face of the ongoing chip shortage, Volkswagen has introduced new variants to the Tiguan lineup with some features removed

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2023 Kia Sportage pricing and features

The latest Australian pricing and details on Kia's popular Sportage medium SUV

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2023 Cupra Leon pricing and features: Entry-level V pre-orders open

Local pricing and features revealed for Cupra’s debut hatchback, offered in warm and properly-hot forms

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2024 Range Rover Velar pricing and features: Facelift for streamlined range

The six-year-old Range Rover Velar has received an update to keep it in line with the latest versions of its larger siblings – but it will come at a cost

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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE facelift unveiled

The updated GLE will launch in Australia mid-year with a revised look, more technology and a mild-hybrid system for the most-popular variants – but the plug-in hybrid remains off-limits

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Toyota dealers to install EV chargers this year; PHEV under consideration

Toyota Australia's dealership network will invest $20 million to build electric vehicle infrastructure in the coming years – and PHEVs could help to boost usage

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2024 Toyota bZ4X due later this year, first of three EVs confirmed for Australia

Toyota will launch three all-electric vehicles in Australia in the next three years, including the soon-to-launch BZ4x medium SUV – but hybrid is still the main focus

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Solar-powered EV maker Lightyear files for bankruptcy, future unclear

The 'world’s first production-ready solar electric vehicle' was said to add up to 11,000 kilometres of range per year – but it now has a gloomy future

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Mazda 6 axed in the UK, safe for Australia

The rising popularity of SUVs has killed yet another passenger car in the United Kingdom, but the Mazda 6 will remain available in Australia

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2023 Mazda 2 facelift revealed, Australian launch confirmed

The almost nine-year-old Mazda 2 hatch and sedan has received a second facelift, with a local arrival due in mid-2023

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Ampol to provide charging solutions for electric commercial vehicle fleet

Ampol has partnered with local commercial vehicle manufacturer SEA Electric to provide charging facilities on the road, at destinations, and in the workplace

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LDV to launch new mid-size van in late 2023

China's LDV has confirmed it will launch a competitor to the Toyota HiAce, Ford Transit Custom and Hyundai Staria Load in Australia later this year

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2023 BMW M3 CS limited-edition revealed, priced for Australia

BMW has uncovered a high-performance, lightweight CS version of its popular M3 four-door... and it's locked in for Australia

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2020-22 Hyundai Santa Fe, i30 N, Kona N, Sonata recalled due to DCT fault

Hyundai has recalled more than 8000 vehicles produced between 2020 and 2022 to resolve a potential fault that could cause a vehicle to stop driving

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2024 Polestar 2 revealed with RWD, longer range, faster charging

Polestar’s electric sedan will shift to a rear-drive setup as part of its yearly update

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2024 Kia EV9 specifications reportedly shown in owner survey

Kia's upcoming seven-seat electric SUV, the Telluride-sized EV9, could offer up to 294kW and a price tag above $100k, if it reaches local shores

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2023 Cupra Leon pricing down, Formentor and Ateca adjusted

Cupra's petrol-powered Leon hot hatch is now priced in line with the all-electric Born, while the Formentor and Ateca crossovers receive price adjustments

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Audi Activesphere concept teased, set to debut on January 26

The fourth concept of Audi’s ‘Sphere’ family heads off the beaten track

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2023 Maserati GranTurismo – interior unveiled at last!

The newest generation of Maserati's spearhead GranTurismo steps into the future

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2003-08 Porsche 911, Boxster, Cayman and Cayenne get infotainment upgrade

Porsche's infotainment retrofit for older cars is now available for vehicles produced between 2003 and 2008

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Hear the 2024 Mazda CX-90’s 254kW straight-six in latest teaser video

Another notch in the belt of Mazda’s CX-90 teaser train, the brand’s US arm has released another teaser where we can hear the engine

Reviews

2023 Kia Seltos review: Sport+ 1.6T AWD

The updated Kia Seltos Sport+ 1.6T AWD features more tech and an improved automatic transmission – but a few oddities let it down