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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VFACTS November 2023: Yearly new car sales record likely, Ranger beats HiLux

The Australian new-car market has posted record sales for the fifth month running with a yearly high forecasted, as the Ford Ranger looks to overtake the Toyota HiLux as the nation's top-selling car in a neck-and-neck final race

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Wheels catch-up: ANCAP smashes 30yr-old car, Hyundai hybrids driven, Cybertruck pricing!

Another week gone in the blink of an eye. If you're a little behind, here are the stories that made headlines

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2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6: Black Friday sale nets 55 orders

No-cost upgrade valued at up to $10,500 for certain run-out IONIQ 6 variants

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2024 Hyundai Kona Hybrid small SUV on sale in Australia

The hybrid version of the latest Hyundai Kona – expected to become the most popular option – has arrived in local showrooms

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2024 Volkswagen Touareg R pricing and features: Most powerful VW ever

The most powerful series production Volkswagen lands in Australia in March with a sub-$130k price tag... just

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Volkswagen Australia responds to CEO’s claim that brand is ‘uncompetitive’

Volkswagen will tighten its belt and speed up development to compete with Chinese rivals

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2024 Volkswagen T7 Multivan & California: Initial Australian details confirmed

Golf-based T7 Multivan due in local showrooms later in 2024, joining all-electric ID.Buzz and new Ford-based Transporter/Caravelle models

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Dacia is coming to Australia, wearing the Renault badge

The Renault line-up in Australia is set to be bolstered by "shockingly affordable", rebadged versions of Dacia's Duster and Bigster SUVs

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Recall roundup: Isuzu, Subaru, Porsche, Lamborghini

New recalls issued for the Isuzu D-Max, Subaru Outback, Forester and Crosstrek, Porsche 911 and Lamborghini Huracan

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Weekend Wheels catch-up: Cash-savin' EVs compared, Triton priced, BMW i5 driven

Another week gone in the blink of an eye. If you're a little behind, here are the stories that made headlines

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Toyota hybrid tech to feature in Subaru and Mazda SUVs

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid-derived electric components to feature in upcoming Subaru Forester and Mazda CX-50 models

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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA pricing and features

The facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLA small SUV is on sale now with price rises of up to $5700

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2024 Genesis G70 pricing and features: New tech, fewer variants

A condensed line-up for 2024 sees the cost of entry into a Genesis G70 increase by $18,000 – or $25,000 for the sedan

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Electric Ford F-150 Lightning spied in Melbourne

A Ford-owned example of the all-electric F-150 Lightning has been spied in Melbourne, though it’s no closer to being sold here

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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC pricing and features

The latest Mercedes-Benz GLC ushers in new technology and more space – but with a hefty increase to its entry price

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Weekend Wheels catch-up: Cadillac is coming, and new Camry & Forester revealed!

Another week gone in the blink of an eye. If you're a little behind, here are the stories that made headlines

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End-of-Year New Car Deals in Australia 2023

Looking to purchase a new car before the end of 2023? Good news: There are plenty of bargains about

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2025 Subaru Forester revealed

Subaru’s sixth-generation mid-size SUV is a reskin of the current model with a revised design, more tech, improved comfort and new safety features

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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLS pricing and features: Up to $25,000 dearer

Hefty price increases applied to the facelifted GLE and GLS large SUVs with more standard equipment, consolidated option packs, and added electrification for some variants

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Recall roundup: Mazda, Peugeot, Volkswagen, Ferrari

New recalls issued for the Mazda CX-60, Peugeot 3008, 5008 & Expert, Volkswagen Amarok and Ferrari SF90

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2025 Toyota Camry revealed, Australian timing confirmed

Toyota’s venerable mid-size sedan goes hybrid-only in ninth-generation form, due here later in 2024

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2024 Hyundai Kona, Sonata, Kia EV9: Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto update confirmed

Wireless smartphone mirroring coming soon for the most recent navigation-equipped Hyundai and Kia vehicles

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2023 Skoda Kamiq pricing and features: Run-Out variant added with price cut

More-affordable variant added to the local Skoda Kamiq line-up with a $5000 price cut ahead of the facelifted model due in 2024

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2024 Ford Mustang GT California Special revealed, "no plans" for Australia

The classic California Special has returned for the new Ford Mustang – but it's not coming to Australia, at least initially