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 GWM Cannon Ute: Australian launch set for February 2025

GWM's revised Cannon ute set for Australian launch early in February 2025

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2024 Toyota Prado pricing and features: Price rises of up to $12,500 for LandCruiser 250 Series

Australian pricing has been locked-in for the latest LandCruiser Prado – the first all-new model since 2009 – with customer deliveries set to commence later this year

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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5- and 7-seaters: Prices cut by up to $28K amid sales decline

Jeep Australia has reduced Grand Cherokee prices with up to $28,000 slashed from 2023-built examples following a sharp decline in demand for the latest-generation model

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2025 BYD Shark plug-in hybrid ute revealed, Australian launch confirmed

China’s BYD has unveiled its first ute, the plug-in hybrid Shark, with Ford Ranger Raptor-beating power

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2025 BYD Shark ute revealed on social media ahead of big debut

China's giant BYD is getting closer to unveiling its new ute, and now we know exactly how it'll look

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2024 LDV T60 Max pricing and features: Potentially life-saving AEB added to new ‘Plus’ flagship variant

The LDV T60 Max line-up has expanded with a new Plus variant for the Chinese dual-cab ute, which adds key active safety tech including soon-to-be-compulsory autonomous emergency braking

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VIDEO: 2025 Kia Tasman ute previewed in Australia-inspired camouflage

Kia has released a new teaser for its all-new 2025 Tasman ute, showing it wrapped in camouflage inspired by the Australian landscape

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JMC Dadao: Chinese ute spotted at Ford Australia's engineering headquarters

Ford has been caught testing a Chinese-made turbo-petrol ute on local soil – but don’t expect to see it in local showrooms

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2025 Kia Tasman: Name confirmed, engine details firm

Here’s everything we know about Kia’s new dual-cab ute, including arrival timing, engines, bodystyles and sales targets

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2025 Toyota 4Runner revealed as tougher Prado relation, not for Australia

The first all-new Toyota 4Runner in 15 years has debuted with turbo-hybrid power – but Aussies will still have to settle for the LandCruiser Prado or Fortuner

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2024 Nissan Patrol pricing and features: Long-overdue Apple CarPlay, Android Auto update arrives

Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, digital radio, and a wireless phone charger have been added to the Nissan Patrol at last – but there’s bad news for audiophiles

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2024 Mazda BT-50 update revealed in Thailand with subtle differences

A minor update for the Mazda BT-50 ute has launched in Thailand, missing out on most features added to the latest version of its Isuzu D-Max twin

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Next Nissan Patrol and Navara teased in future roadmap

Nissan has confirmed the all-new Patrol will launch within the next 12 months, while the next Navara will be a Mitsubishi Triton twin with an “EV or PHEV” option

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2024 Isuzu MU-X pricing and features: 1.9-litre engine added

The Isuzu MU-X line-up has expanded with a more affordable and fuel-efficient 1.9-litre engine option – but prices are up for existing 3.0-litre models

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2024 JAC T9 pricing and features: GWM Ute, LDV T60 Max rival arrives

China's JAC has launched its new T9 four-wheel-drive ute in Australia as a rival to the cut-price GWM Ute, LDV T60 Max and Ssangyong Musso

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Isuzu D-Max electric ute confirmed for Australia

Isuzu has confirmed the electric D-Max will come to Australia, though exact timing remains unclear

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Ford Ranger Tremor: Cut-price Wildtrak X closer to Australia, but still not locked-in

The Ford Ranger Tremor has launched in NZ based on the mid-spec Sport with a wider frame and off-road tech taken from the limited-run Wildtrak X – and Australia could be next in line

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2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport facelift revealed, due in Australia soon

The updated 2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport off-road SUV has been unveiled in Thailand ahead of first local arrivals in the coming weeks

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2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport facelift leaked ahead of launch

Leaked photos reveal the design changes and potential engine upgrade coming to the 2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport off-road SUV

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2024 Jeep Wrangler pricing and features: Facelift due in April with turbo-four

Facelifted Jeep Wrangler off-roader brings a new turbo-petrol engine, more tech, side airbags, added off-road capability, and lower prices for some variants

Gear

2024 Mitsubishi Triton accessories: What's available?

These are the accessories to look for if you’re planning to customise the new Mitsubishi Triton

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Twin-turbo petrol V6 confirmed for 2025 Nissan Patrol luxury twin

All-new ‘Y63’ Nissan Patrol to have a more efficient and more powerful 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 matched to a nine-speed automatic

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2024 Lexus GX pricing and features

Local prices and specs confirmed for Toyota Prado-based Lexus GX twin-turbo V6 petrol four-wheel-drive

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2024 Lexus LX pricing and features

More seven-seat variants added to Toyota LandCruiser 300-based luxury off-road SUV