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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Electric Cupra Formentor and larger SUV due later this decade, confirmed for Australia

Cupra has announced it will launch a battery-powered successor to the Formentor, along with a bigger electric SUV, later this decade

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2025 Cupra Formentor & Leon facelifts to debut next month, Terramar & Raval to follow

Cupra has confirmed when facelifted versions of the Formentor and Leon will finally debut, nearly two years after the updated models were first previewed

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2024 GWM Haval Jolion Pro small SUV: MG ZST rival likely for Australia

Another small SUV from GWM – badged Chitu in China and Jolion Pro in South Africa – could join the current Jolion in the brand’s Australian line-up

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Wheels catch-up: Electric D-Max for Oz, emissions fight continues, JAC T9 ute & Chery Omoda 5 EV

Here are the stories that made headlines this week

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2024 Chery Omoda 5 pricing and features: 1.6-litre turbo 'GT' added

China’s Chery Omoda 5 small SUV receives more equipment, plus promised 1.6-litre turbo and AWD options – but drive-away prices for carryover models have increased by up to $1500

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2024 Chery Omoda E5: electric SUV unlikely to undercut BYD Atto 3's price

All-electric version of Chery Omoda 5 small SUV due in Australia in mid-2024

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Electric Mazda 6 successor coming? ‘Mazda 6e’ name trademarked in Europe

Mazda has trademarked the ‘Mazda 6e’ name in Europe, which could be used for an electric Tesla Model 3 rival based on its new scalable architecture

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2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron electric SUV: Porsche Macan sibling revealed

The Audi Q6 E-Tron electric SUV is the first model from the brand to ride on the new Premium Platform Electric architecture shared with the latest Porsche Macan

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2025 Kia K4: Cerato small car replacement teased ahead of March 21 reveal

The Kia K4 sedan will debut on March 21 as the successor to the long-running Cerato small car

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2024 Lexus UX pricing and features: Small SUV goes hybrid and electric-only

The Lexus UX small SUV is now limited to hybrid and all-electric models, which gain new tech and improved safety features

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Wheels catch-up: Qashqai hybrid driven + Small Jeep EV priced

Here are the stories that made headlines this week

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Recall roundup: BMW, Ram, Land Rover

New recalls issued for the various BMW, Ram and Land Rover models

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Toyota Corolla, Yaris hatches go hybrid-only in Australia – except GR performance models

Toyota Australia has announced petrol-only versions of the Corolla and Yaris hatches have been axed – excluding the GR Corolla and GR Yaris

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NVES: VW leaves FCAI policy committee

Volkswagen Group Australia – which includes the VW, Audi, Skoda and Cupra brands – has quit the FCAI’s policymaking committee over differences in its fuel-efficiency standard position

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2025 Audi A3 facelift revealed, Australian timing confirmed

Audi A3 facelift revealed with revised design and updated tech – and a jacked-up Allstreet hatch model that won’t come to Australia

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2025 Peugeot E-3008 electric SUV: Australian launch timing confirmed for Tesla Model Y, Toyota bZ4X rival

Peugeot Australia has confirmed local timing for the all-new E-3008 electric midsize SUV

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GWM Tank 500 to debut improved aftersales support, connected services

GWM improves capped-price service and roadside assist coverage for Tank-badged models; launches new connected services app

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Polestar leaves Australia’s new-car lobby group following Tesla exit

Electric vehicle specialist Polestar has joined Tesla in quitting the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries in protest of its fuel-efficiency standard position

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2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GSR: Blacked-out flagship priced

New blacked-out range-topping variant added to electrified Mitsubishi Outlander line-up

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Wheels catch-up: Lexus GX, LBX pricing + bZ4X, Solterra, Ioniq 5 N, 911 Dakar reviews

Here are the stories that made headlines this week

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2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 pricing and features

The latest Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 has switched to a four-cylinder and is more expensive than the old V6 model

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VFACTS February 2024: Nissan, Tesla sales up in another record breaking month

Australia’s new-car market has beaten its February record in another strong month as Nissan and Tesla re-enter the top 10

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2024 Lexus LBX pricing and features

Lexus Australia has confirmed local pricing for its new LBX baby SUV, which undercuts the cheapest models from Mercedes-Benz and BMW

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Wheels catch-up: New Triton & i30 Sedan N tested, Apple Car dead, next MG3 revealed

Here are the stories that made headlines this week