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.

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RAC Data Shows Diesel Near War Highs as Drivers Pay £3.85 More a Tank

Diesel now averages 190.08p a litre and petrol 168.46p, both ...
09/14/2026 By Jarrod

How to Spot a Clocked Car Before You Lose Thousands in Mileage Fraud

One in seven used cars checked by diagnostics firm Carly ...
09/13/2026 By Jarrod
Freedom or safety for young drivers? UK can and must deliver both, says GEM 11/05/2026 SHARE: Images are for editorial use only. Experts gathering at Young Driver Focus in London on 13 May to press for action, not further delay Young drivers remain disproportionately at risk, with preventable deaths continuing on UK roads International evidence shows graduated driver licensing can cut crashes by up to 40% GEM Motoring Assist will return to the RAC Club, London, on 13 May as headline sponsor of Young Driver Focus 2026, renewing calls for decisive action to improve protection for newly-qualified drivers. Despite years of evidence and advocacy, the UK has yet to introduce a comprehensive system of graduated driver licensing (GDL) - a move GEM and other road safety groups say is costing young lives. GEM head of road safety James Luckhurst said: “We are long past the point of asking whether we should act. The evidence is overwhelming, and the consequences of delay are measured in lives lost and families devastated.” GDL is a phased approach that allows new drivers to gain experience under lower-risk conditions before progressing to full driving privileges. Common measures include limits on late-night driving and restrictions on carrying same-age passengers during the months after passing the test. International research consistently shows crash reductions of between 20% and 40% where GDL systems are in place. In some regions of Canada, reductions in young driver deaths have exceeded 80%. In the UK, drivers aged 17 to 24 account for around 20% of road deaths, despite making up just 7% of licence holders. Inexperience, distraction and overconfidence remain key risk factors - precisely the issues GDL is designed to address. GEM stresses that a well-designed system supports rather than penalises young people, and a recent TRL review1 found no significant negative impact on access to education, employment or social activity. GEM supports a system that extends structured learning, reduces known high-risk conditions and allows young drivers to build skills progressively and safely. GEM head of road safety James Luckhurst said: “We do many things well in the UK, particularly in driver training, but the current system offers too little structured support once someone passes the test. That’s where the real risk begins. “The choice is simple: continue with a system we know is failing too many young people, or take proven steps that will save lives. Doing nothing is not a neutral position - it is a decision with consequences… and Young Driver Focus offers a chance to translate the latest insight into real-world action.”

Every Driver’s Car Insurance Could Rise 3 Percent More Before Christmas, Data Shows

The average fully covered car insurance premium rose to £719 ...
09/13/2026 By Jarrod
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These Councils Rejected 99 Percent of Drivers’ Pothole Compensation Claims Last Year

Some councils rejected 99 percent of pothole compensation claims in ...
09/13/2026 By Jarrod
Manchester, UK - November 09, 2025: Two cars in a brick Manchester home driveway under an overcast sky and autumn trees.

Only 13 Percent of Stolen Cars Are Ever Recovered by Police, DVLA Data Reveals

Only 13.35 percent of the 342,496 cars reported stolen in ...
09/13/2026 By Jarrod

Every Driver Risks a £1,000 Fine When Councils Fail to Cut Back Hedges

Nearly one in five drivers say they have broken a ...
09/13/2026 By Jarrod
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Teenage Drivers in London Now Pay £2,928 for Car Insurance, Quotezone Reveals

Seventeen-year-olds insuring a car in London pay an average of ...
09/13/2026 By Jarrod
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What Your Tyre Pressure Warning Light Actually Means (and How to Reset It)

The amber tyre pressure light means a tyre has lost ...
09/13/2026 By Jarrod
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How to Fix a Windscreen Chip Before It Fails Your MOT

A chip repair costs £40 to £70 in the UK ...
09/13/2026 By Jarrod
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Millions of Older Drivers Could Now Pay Doctors £62.50 for a DVLA Medical Letter

The fee doctors charge to complete a DVLA driving licence ...
09/13/2026 By Jarrod