Jarrod

Jarrod Partridge is the founder of Motoring Chronicle and an FIA accredited journalist with over 30 years of experience following motorsport and the global automotive industry. A member of the AIPS International Sports Press Association, Jarrod has covered Formula 1 races and automotive events at venues around the world, bringing first-hand insight to every race report, car review, and industry analysis he writes. His work spans the full breadth of motoring — from the latest EV launches and road car reviews to the cutting edge of motorsport competition.

London. UK- May 04. 2026. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency sign by the entrance to a driving test centre with the building in the background. — Photo by MingPhoto

Why Learners Paid Up to £500 for a £62 Driving Test Before DVSA’s Crackdown

From 12 May 2026, it became illegal for third-party booking ...
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Every EV Driver Without a Driveway Pays a 20 Percent Tax at Public Chargers

Zapmap pricing data shows public rapid chargers now cost 79p ...
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Insurers Paid £3 Billion in Car Claims This Summer as Premiums Fell by £13

ABI data shows the average motor insurance premium fell to ...
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Every UK Driver Risks a £1,000 Fine Over These Common Winter Driving Myths

The Highway Code requires drivers to clear snow and ice ...
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DVLA Data Reveals Police Recovered Fewer Than Half of Britain’s 55,000 Stolen Cars

Analysis of DVLA registration data found 54,830 cars were reported ...
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DfT Plans Euro 7 Brake, Tyre and Battery Rules for Every New Car From 2027

The Department for Transport (DfT) has proposed that every new ...
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What Every UK Driver Needs to Know Now the Digital Driving Licence Is Live

A digital version of the driving licence is now rolling ...
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Starter Motor or Flat Battery? The Four Tests That Tell You

Watch the dashboard lights as you try to start the ...
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Why Your Car Overheats in Traffic But Never on the Motorway

A car overheating in traffic but not at highway speed ...
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Will Cracked Tyres Fail an MOT? The Line the Tester Works To

Surface cracking on its own is normally recorded as an ...