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.

Deer crossing a rural road in the UK

Why Deer Crashes Cost Drivers $1.9 Billion a Year [and How to Avoid One]

State Farm paid out $1.9 billion on more than 1.6 ...
10/13/2026 By Jarrod

Ford Recalls 223,000 F-150 Pickups Over Fuel Tanks That Could Leak

Ford has recalled 223,472 F-150 pickups built from January 2023 ...
10/13/2026 By Jarrod

Jeep Recalls 328,000 Grand Cherokees Over Rear Springs That Could Detach

Jeep has recalled 328,381 Grand Cherokee SUVs: the rear coil ...
10/13/2026 By Jarrod
Car towing a caravan overtaking an articulated lorry on the M5 motorway

Why Diesel Now Costs UK Drivers 27.6p More Per Litre Than Petrol

RAC Foundation analysis puts the current gap between diesel and ...
10/13/2026 By Jarrod
London, UK, April 2, 2011 : Traffic warden enforcement officer writing out a parking ticket for an illegally parked car which will result in a vehicle fixed penalty notice fine stock photo image — Photo by lenschanger

Every UK Driver Gets a £100 Cap on Private Parking Fines This October

A single Code of Practice for private car parks took ...
10/13/2026 By Jarrod

How to Stop Your Car Windows Fogging Up From the Inside This Autumn

Interior fogging happens when warm, moist air from your breath ...
10/12/2026 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.”

Car Insurance Fronting Now Risks a Voided Policy for Half of UK Drivers

A 2026 survey of 1,000 UK drivers found 56% name ...
10/12/2026 By Jarrod
John Healey, UK defence secretary leave 10 Downing Street after attending a cabinet meeting on March 26, 2025 in London, England. — Photo by fredduval

What the October 28 Budget Could Mean for Every UK Driver’s Fuel and Car Tax Bills

Chancellor John Healey delivers his first Budget on 28 October ...
10/12/2026 By Jarrod
Ford Puma - new model car presentation in showroom - under the hood — Photo by bondvit

America Is Investigating the Ford 1.0 EcoBoost Engine. Britain Has Not Recalled One Car

A US safety investigation into a small petrol engine opened ...
10/12/2026 By Jarrod
School Bus

Why Connecticut Drivers Cruising in the Left Lane Now Face an $88 Fine

Connecticut drivers who linger in the left lane without passing ...
10/12/2026 By Jarrod