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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Recall roundup: Toyota, Skoda, Lexus, Ram, Cupra, Jaguar

New recalls issued for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 & Tundra, Skoda Octavia & Superb, Lexus LX, Ram 2500/3500, Cupra Formentor & Leon, and Jaguar I-Pace

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2024 Hyundai Staria Hybrid van revealed, Australia ‘very keen’

Hyundai adds hybrid option shared with related Santa Fe and Kia Carnival to Staria van in Korea, local arm keen to expand hybrid line-up

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2024 Kia Carnival Hybrid one step closer to Australia

The Kia Carnival Hybrid people mover has been approved for sale in Australia ahead of its launch later this year

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2024 Toyota bZ4X electric SUV: What we know

Here's everything we know about Toyota Australia’s first all-electric vehicle

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2025 McLaren Artura revealed with Spider drop-top, Australian pricing confirmed

McLaren Artura Spider unveiled as British brand’s first hybrid drop-top

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2024 MG3 revealed: First new model in 13 years won’t be Australia’s cheapest new car

MG Australia has confirmed the all-new MG3 hatch will receive a 25 per cent price rise when it arrives in local showrooms later this year

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Ford “almost pulled out of Australia” before Ranger, Everest success

Ford boss Jim Farley has revealed the brand considered leaving Australia – like Holden did – before the Ranger went on to become the nation’s top-selling vehicle

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Hyundai i30 N, i20 N hot hatches axed in Europe, safe for Australia

Hyundai will stop making the i30 N hatch and i20 N for the European market but both models will continue in Australia for the immediate future

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Wheels catch-up: New Tiguan & Impreza tested, new HiLux priced, Aussie fuel figures proven

Here are the stories that made headlines this week

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Further 2025 Mazda CX-70 details released, costs the same as the CX-90 in the US

Mazda North America has announced more details about the CX-70 five-seat large SUV, including confirmation it’ll be priced identically to its CX-90 twin

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2024 Subaru Solterra becomes latest EV to have price slashed in Australia

The price of Subaru's first electric vehicle, the Toyota-based Solterra midsize SUV, has been slashed by up to $8000 in Australia ahead of its imminent launch

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2025 Volkswagen ID.4 & ID.5 electric SUV features confirmed, prices to follow

The Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs are due in Australia mid-year in two high-spec variants and an entry price targeting the mid-range Tesla Model Y

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2025 Volvo EX40 & EC40 revealed: XC40 & C40 electric SUVs renamed

Volvo has renamed its XC40 Recharge and C40 electric SUV twins to EX40 and EC40, matching the EX30, EX90 and EM90

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Recall roundup: Toyota, Chery, Kia & Audi

New recalls issued for the Toyota Yaris, Chery Omoda 5, facelifted Kia Sorento, and Audi Q7 & Q8

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Wheels catch-up: Top 40 cars of 2024, Kia Tasman spied, Prado line-up detailed!

Here are the stories that made headlines this week

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Renault Scenic E-Tech electric small SUV "under study", Austral hybrid ruled out

Renault Australia developing business case for RHD-ready Scenic E-Tech electric SUV, while the midsize Austral hybrid has been ruled out due to high cost

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2025 Skoda Octavia facelift revealed: Updated look, more power for the RS

Skoda updates popular Octavia liftback and wagon with a revised look, improved technology, and a power boost for the RS variant

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2024 Nissan Juke facelift revealed, Australian timing confirmed

A mid-life facelift for the Nissan Juke light SUV has debuted in Europe with first arrivals due in Australia later this year

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2024 Peugeot E-308 revealed: Australia confirmed, E-Expert too

Following its global reveal 18 months ago, Peugeot has confirmed its all-electric E-308 small car will come to Australia – along with the E-Expert van

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2025 Mazda CX-5: What we know, and why it might not be called ‘CX-5’

Everything we know about the replacement for Mazda's top-selling CX-5 midsize SUV, which promises similar size and value to the current model

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2025 Mazda CX-80 revealed in patent images ahead of debut

Patent images have revealed how the Mazda CX-80 large SUV will look ahead of its official debut in the coming months

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Wheels catch-up: Ford Puma petrol axed, Ranger tops sales again, BMW i5 Touring confirmed!

Here are the stories that made headlines this week

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2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross pricing and features: Petrol and PHEV

Mitsubishi adds more standard equipment to the base Eclipse Cross ES small SUV, including lane departure warning for the most-affordable petrol model

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VFACTS January 2024: 8yr-old ‘dead car’ outsells some brand-new models

Nearly eight years after it was discontinued, six examples of the Dodge Journey SUV were sold in Australia in January 2024