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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2024 Toyota HiLux: “Surprise” reveal teased, is it an all-new model?

Toyota said it'll have more HiLux news in 2024 after launching the GR Sport and 48-volt models. Could it be our first glance at the all-new Toyota HiLux?

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2024 Toyota HiLux and Prado: 48-volt system is 'not a hybrid'

Toyota Australia will avoid the ‘hybrid’ word when referring to its 48-volt system in the updated HiLux and all-new Prado

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Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid "not ruled out" for Australia

Full-hybrid LandCruiser Prado is “not part” of Toyota Australia’s product plan, but it hasn’t ruled it out

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“Range Rover-like” 2025 Nissan Patrol to scrap V8

The redesigned ‘Y63’ Nissan Patrol off-roader will reportedly feature a 316kW twin-turbo petrol V6

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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee pricing and features: 7- and 5-seaters

The latest five-seat, standard-wheelbase Jeep Grand Cherokee will arrive in Australia this month, with the plug-in hybrid due later this year

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2023 Ram 1500 Big Horn: New, dearer entry model arrives

Ram Trucks Australia continues to expand its 'DT' 1500 line-up as run-out continues for the older 'DS'-series pick-up

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2025 Nissan Patrol: Next-gen 'Y63' off-roader previewed by Infiniti concept

A new Infiniti concept has previewed the luxury version of the next-generation ‘Y63’ Nissan Patrol off-roader

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Toyota Prado imagined as a Jimny-based 'LandCruiser 25'

Japanese icons Toyota and Suzuki have a product-sharing agreement in some markets. Here, we imagine a baby LandCruiser as a restyled Jimny

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2024 Toyota Prado revealed, Australian timing confirmed

The first all-new Toyota LandCruiser Prado in 14 years has debuted with hybrid power, a bigger body and more tech, while an uprated towing capacity is expected

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2024 Toyota Prado teased, reveal date set!

The first teasers for the all-new Toyota Prado are a blast from the past, with a full reveal one week away

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2024 Lexus GX: Toyota Prado luxury twin confirmed for Australia

Lexus has confirmed the latest GX off-roader – based on the all-new Toyota Prado – will launch in Australia, after a 21-year absence from local showrooms

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2024 Mitsubishi Triton set for ‘new’ engine, prepares to enter the rally stage

Mitsubishi’s ‘disruptor’: “New powerhouse” confirmed for the next-gen Triton, as Ralliart previews its latest AXCR race car

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2024 Mitsubishi Triton imagined and spied testing; set for July debut

The sixth-generation Mitsubishi Triton will share its platform with the Nissan Navara

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2024 Range Rover Sport pricing and features

MY24 Range Rover Sport line-up due in late 2023 with new hybrid powertrains and new high-tech air suspension.

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2023 GWM Tank 300 petrol on sale in Australia, hybrid delayed

A more-affordable petrol-only GWM Tank 300 has been announced, with deliveries to commence before the hybrid variants

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2023 GWM Ute Cannon-XSR pricing: HiLux GR Sport, Navara Pro-4X rival arrives

China’s Great Wall has announced a new flagship for its dual-cab Ute, the off-road-focused Cannon-XSR

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2024 Ford Everest Wildtrak pricing revealed for limited-run SUV

Ford Australia has confirmed the rugged Everest Wildtrak will be sold here later this year, following its debut several months ago

Toyota Tundra spied in Australia | Photo courtesy of Wheels reader Luke Farrell
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2024 Toyota Tundra for Australia: Non-hybrid model spied testing

As Toyota increases its Tundra test fleet, an eagle-eyed Wheels viewer spotted a non-hybrid Limited in the wild

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2024 Land Rover Defender pricing and features: New variants, PHEV

The updated and expanded 2024 Land Rover Defender line-up gains a plug-in hybrid, a commercial model, and two new 130 variants

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2023 VW Amarok: Australian News and Everything You Need to Know

Here's all the latest news on the incoming new 2023 Volkswagen Amarok, and our first-drive review!

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2023 GWM Ute pricing & features: Cab-chassis, flagship Vanta added

GWM has added cab-chassis variants to the dual-cab Ute range, following the new blacked-out Vanta flagship

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2023 Easter Safari: Jeep reveals SEVEN new concepts

Jeep has unveiled seven one-of-a-kind concept vehicles, to be displayed at this weekend’s Easter Safari in remote Moab, Utah

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2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X priced, off-road variant here later this year

The latest addition to the Ford Ranger lineup is the off-road-focused Wildtrak X flagship – but it's limited to the bi-turbo diesel, and it’ll require AdBlue

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2023 LDV D90 pricing and features

Chinese car brand LDV has applied price increases to its D90 large SUV, with no other changes for model-year 2023