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 expands local van conversion program

Volkswagen’s local division has unveiled five new ‘turn-key’ commercial vehicle solutions, including a wheelchair-ready Caddy and ambulance-focused Crafter

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2023 LDV Mifa 9 EV pricing and features

The all-electric LDV Mifa 9 people-mover has arrived in Australia

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2023 LDV eDeliver 9 electric van pricing and features

LDV's all-electric eDeliver 9 cab-chassis and panel van has arrived in Australia, joining the Mifa 9 people-mover and eT60 dual-cab ute

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2023 BYD Atto 3: Five-star ANCAP score confirmed for Australia

The BYD Atto 3 electric SUV is now rated five stars in Australia following a remedy for child restraint concerns

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Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric van revealed, Australian launch likely in 2024

It might have a different name, but this is Volkswagen's iconic Kombi and Microbus reimagined for a new electrified era – and finally it's not just a concept

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Volkswagen Multivan T7 still under consideration for Australia, plug-in hybrid likely

Volkswagen’s next-generation Multivan – based on the same platform as the Golf and Caddy – is not expected to arrive in Australia until 2024, if not later

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2023 Toyota Prius unveiled, Australia ruled out

The next-generation Toyota Prius hybrid has been unveiled for Japan, Europe and North America, but Australia will miss out

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BYD Atto 3 deliveries to re-commence following four-week pause

EVDirect, the third-party distributor of BYD in Australia, says it has worked with regulators to resolve concerns about the electric SUV’s child seat anchors

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2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalled

Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for 2855 examples of the new-generation C-Class due to a short circuit risk

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BMW i4 and iX electric vehicles recalled due to fire risk

A small number of i4 and iX electric vehicles are being recalled by BMW due to a high-voltage battery issue

2022 Volvo XC60
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2022 Volvo XC60 and XC90 Recharge plug-in hybrid recalled

The brand has issued a recall for 925 examples of the plug-in hybrid XC60 and XC90 due to a software fault

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Infinitev launches EV battery remanufacturing program in Australia

Infinitev – owned by the company behind the Ryco, Wesfil, Narva and Injectronics brands – has launched an end-of-life service program for hybrid and electric vehicle batteries

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2023 Porsche 911 Dakar teased, set to debut at LA show

After years of speculation, Porsche has confirmed the 911 Dakar off-roader is coming

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2024 Volvo EX90 electric SUV revealed

Volvo has revealed the EX90, an all-electric alternative to the flagship XC90 offering self-driving capability and powerful dual-motor all-wheel drive

2023 Toyota Corolla update
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2023 Toyota Corolla pricing and features

The refreshed 2023 Toyota Corolla range has been priced for Australia starting at $28,130 before on-road costs

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2022 MG HS pricing and features

MG has increased pricing and dropped the base Core variant from its HS range for 2022

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2023 Mazda CX-5 pricing and features: 10.25-inch widescreen standard, manual axed

Mazda’s popular CX-5 has received an update, with a standard 10.25-inch widescreen infotainment system and other minor changes

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2023 Volkswagen Caddy pricing and features

The new-generation Volkswagen Caddy small van has received tech and safety improvements, with pricing unchanged following an increase earlier this year

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2023 Mazda CX-8 facelift revealed ahead of Australian launch

Mazda’s three-row CX-8 large SUV has received a mid-life styling update

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Volvo EX90’s aero credentials revealed ahead of next week's release

It’s now just seven days until Volvo unveils its new all-electric large SUV, and there’s another teaser to talk about

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2023 Subaru Forester 2.5X Special Edition announced, here before Christmas

The entry-level Subaru Forester receives an aftermarket infotainment system in a bid to reduce wait times

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2023 Honda Accord teased; current model ‘in Australia for some time yet’

Honda has teased its upcoming 11th-generation Accord sedan for North America – but local prospects are currently unknown

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2023 Cupra Born electric hatch due in March or April; $60k price targeted

Cupra’s local arm has announced more details on its first electric vehicle, the Born hatch, ahead of its launch in early 2023

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2024 Lotus Eletre R hyper SUV packs 675kW punch

Lotus’s electric SUV has been detailed further, with a two-tiered dual-motor powertrain line-up and three models for Europe