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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2025 Kia EV3: Small electric SUV revealed, confirmed for Australia

Kia’s electric SUV rival to the Hyundai Kona, Volvo EX30 and BYD Atto 3 has been unveiled with a 600-kilometre WLTP-rated driving range

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2025 Honda Civic facelift revealed, Australian timing unclear

Honda has unveiled a facelifted version of the Civic in North America, previewing future changes for the Japanese-built version sold in Australia

2017 Subaru XV boot space
Advice

Boot sizes of Australia’s favourite SUVs

Not all SUVs are created equal when it comes to the cargo department

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Tesla Model 3 price watch, May 2024: Lowest entry cost yet

Tesla certainly likes to chop and change its pricing, but this article will help you trace Model 3 price fluctuations over the years – and what it costs now.

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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe pricing and features: Hybrid large SUV detailed for Australia

The new-generation Hyundai Santa Fe large SUV will launch in Australia imminently in three hybrid-only variants, with a $9450 rise over its previous starting price

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2024 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y cheaper than ever with prices slashed in Australia

Tesla has continued to reduce its prices in Australia as base versions of the Model 3 and Model Y hit new lows – with the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive now within $1000 of the cheapest Model 3

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2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace prices dropped to match five-seat model ahead of Tayron successor

Volkswagen Australia has introduced price parity for the five-seat Tiguan and seven-seat Tiguan Allspace ahead of new-generation models due in 2025

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Mitsubishi teases future product line-up: New ASX, Delica, Outlander facelift, electric car

Mitsubishi has announced its ‘Momentum 2030’ plan to grow its sales in the US, with more cars and increased electrification previewing what's to come in Australia

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2024 BYD Sealion 6 pricing and features: Plug-in hybrid RAV4, Outlander rival arrives

The plug-in hybrid BYD Sealion 6 tackles the Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander, becoming the Chinese brand’s first hybrid vehicle in Australia

Reviews

2024 Honda Accord E:HEV RS hybrid review: Australian first drive

The Honda Accord goes fully hybrid with a smorgasbord of new tech, though a steep price and limited options continue to limit its appeal

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2025 Mazda CX-5: Hybrid confirmed for third-gen midsize SUV

Mazda has officially confirmed its next CX-5 midsize SUV – expected to debut in 2025 – will be available with a hybrid powertrain

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2025 Kia EV6: Facelift revealed for Tesla Model Y rival with larger battery, new tech

A mid-life facelift for the Kia EV6 electric SUV sees the addition of a larger battery pack, more driving range, and long-awaited tech features

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2025 Toyota Camry: Australian line-up confirmed for hybrid-only sedan

The ninth-gen Toyota Camry will be offered in familiar Ascent, Ascent Sport and SL hybrid variants when it lands in Australia later this year, with price rises likely

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2024 BYD Sealion 6 PHEV (Seal U): Toyota RAV4 Hybrid rival coming to Australia

BYD’s midsize plug-in hybrid SUV, due in Australia imminently, will swap the Seal U name for a new Sealion 6 badge

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Electric car deals: Drive-away prices slashed for 2023 Peugeot E-2008 & 2023 BYD Atto 3 SUVs

Peugeot has slashed around $25,000 from its Spanish-built E-2008 – making it the same price as a Chinese rival – while the popular BYD Atto 3 is also on sale

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Honda HR-V, ZR-V & CR-V: More affordable hybrid variants due in Australia soon

The Honda HR-V may soon have a new hybrid variant in Australia, with more affordable hybrid versions of the ZR-V and CR-V also set to follow

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EOFY car deals: Honda offering 8-year warranty on ZR-V & CR-V until June 30

Honda Australia has launched another temporary warranty extension for select versions of the ZR-V and CR-V SUVs until June 30, 2024

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2024 BMW X2 & iX2 pricing and specifications

Pricing, features and reviews for BMW's coupe-style compact luxury SUV that's available with petrol or electric drivetrains

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2024 Honda Accord pricing and features: Hybrid-only Toyota Camry rival dearer than before

Hybrid-only, 11th-generation Honda Accord medium sedan arrives in Australia with more standard equipment than before – at a higher price

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2025 Cupra Leon facelift revealed, Sportstourer confirmed for Australia!

The Cupra Leon Sportstourer will arrive in Australia in mid-2025 to coincide with a mid-life facelift for the hot hatch and wagon

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Mitsubishi ASX production ends for Japan, Australia unaffected; all-new model could be an EV

Production of the Mitsubishi ASX has ended for the Japanese domestic market but it will remain available in Australia “until further notice” as rumours point to an all-electric successor in 2025

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2025 Omoda C9: Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Tucson rival approved for Australia under another Chery sub-brand

The Omoda C9 midsize SUV has been homologated for Australia, but manufacturer Chery says it’s not locked-in for our market

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2024 Kia Sorento petrol V6: Australian deliveries halted for fix, diagnosis unclear

Kia Australia has temporarily suspended customer deliveries for petrol V6 versions of the Sorento after it became aware of a potential technical issue

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Mazda Arata electric SUV concept revealed, previews look of 2025 CX-5 successor

The Mazda Arata electric SUV concept previews a new Chinese-market model and an updated Kodo design language, which should appear on the next CX-5 due in 2025