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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Audi introduces blacked-out special editions for seven models

Audi Australia has introduced new Dynamic Black editions for the A4, A5, Q2, Q3, Q5, Q7 and Q8

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MG Australia boss claims five-star ANCAP requirements are "so high it’s ridiculous"

MG Australia has defended the lack of a full safety suite in most-affordable vehicles

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2024 Honda CR-V features, fuel consumption figures announced

Honda Australia has confirmed additional details for the sixth-generation CR-V mid-size SUV ahead of its launch

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2023 Lexus LC pricing: More kit for flagship coupe and convertible

An updated Lexus LC coupe and convertible has arrived in Australia with more tech and safety features – but with price rises of up to $18,380

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2024 Porsche 911 S/T revealed, priced for Australia

The Porsche 911 S/T is a GT3 RS masquerading as a Touring body with retro design cues and a manual 'box

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2023 MG 5 pricing and features: Australia's cheapest sedan

MG's petrol sedan has taken its time to reach Australia, but it is now on sale with a headline starting price of $24,990 drive-away

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2023 BMW X3 Sport Collection pricing: Limited-run variant added

A limited-edition variant has been added to the BMW X3 line-up, based on the mid-spec xDrive30i

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Recall roundup: Mazda 3 & CX-3, Nissan, Range Rover, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz & McLaren

More than 175,000 Mazda 3 and CX-3 vehicles recalled due to a potential rear-view camera fault, and new notices have been issued for certain Nissan, Range Rover, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren models

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2024 Hyundai Palisade details revealed in dealer bulletin

A leaked dealer bulletin has revealed the Hyundai Palisade large SUV will receive a blacked-out flagship, a new Calligraphy variant, and more features – but price rises are likely

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2023 Chery Omoda 5 small SUV scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating

China’s Chery Omoda 5 small SUV has top safety marks from ANCAP after the brand’s previous vehicles from a decade ago received poor scores under less-stringent testing

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2024 Mazda CX-5 update confirmed, no news for Australia

A minor update for Mazda’s popular CX-5 mid-size SUV has been detailed overseas, providing clues for future changes in Australia

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Mazda MX-30 safe for Australia with minor update and price rises, axed in the US

An updated Mazda MX-30 has launched in Australia – in existing mild-hybrid and all-electric forms – as the funky small SUV is axed from the brand’s US line-up due to slow sales

2023 Honda CR-V
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2024 Honda CR-V: Australian pricing

Honda has confirmed Australian CR-V pricing and trim range

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Renault Megane E-Tech electric SUV, new Kangoo van, Arkana facelift here in 2024

The Renault Megane E-Tech Electric and latest Kangoo van have been delayed to the start of 2024, while a facelift for the Arkana small SUV is also due next year

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2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line facelift revealed with hybrid option

The updated version of the Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line is now available in hybrid form, but it is unclear if it’ll join the turbo-petrol in the brand’s local line-up

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2024 Mercedes-Benz V-Class and Vito facelifts revealed

Mercedes-Benz’s updated mid-size vans receive a refreshed look and new tech, ahead of all-new electric-only successors later this decade

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Reverse cameras, sensors to be mandated in Australia from 2025

Rear-view cameras and reverse sensors will become compulsory for all newly-introduced cars – including some commercial vehicles – from November 2025 ahead of wider mandate

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2024 Kia Sorento facelift revealed, in Australia later this year

The mid-life update for Kia's popular seven-seat Sorento arrives in Australia by Christmas with revised styling and its connected-car functionality

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Recall roundup: Ford, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo & Porsche

Almost 19,000 Ford Mustangs recalled due to a potential rear-view camera fault, and new notices have been issued for certain Ford Escape, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and Porsche vehicles

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Skoda's semiconductor shortage stops: Blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts return

Every new Skoda sold in Australia from later this year will again be fitted with blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts as standard, joining other tech updates

Reviews

2023 Volkswagen T-Roc review: 140TSI R-Line AWD

Does the new, more-potent T-Roc R overshadow the mid-spec 140TSI R-Line, or is the latter ‘just right’? Let’s find out.

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2024 Mazda CX-30 update revealed, expected here later this year

A minor update for the popular Mazda CX-30 small SUV is expected in Australia by the end of this year

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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe revealed, due in Australia next year

The fifth-generation Santa Fe large SUV is a radical departure from its sleeker past, with a squared-off Land Rover-inspired look

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2023 Honda ZR-V pricing and features

Honda has confirmed local details for its new Mazda CX-5-rivalling ZR-V medium SUV, with available petrol or hybrid power