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.

Aston Martin Valhalla Spider: The ultimate open-top supercar

Aston Martin Valhalla Spider Revealed with 1,079PS and 217mph Top Speed

Aston Martin's new Valhalla Spider keeps the Coupe's full 1,079PS ...
Man car mechanic with tools inspects the cars running system. Worker in uniform. Defective car. Car service — Photo

The Motor Ombudsman Logged a Record 1,586 Complaints as Drivers Chased Back £3,689

The Motor Ombudsman logged 1,586 new garage and dealer complaint ...
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UK Police Recovered Just 13 Percent of Stolen Cars Without a Tracker Fitted

Police recovered just 13 percent of unprotected stolen vehicles between ...
Car crash vehicles ready to be scrapped

What Insurers’ Record £3.2 Billion Payout Means for Every UK Driver’s Premium

Insurers paid out a record £3.2 billion to UK motor ...
Pothole in the surface of a UK road

Councils Need £18.6 Billion and 12 Years to Fix Every Pothole on Britain’s Roads

Councils in England and Wales now need £18.6 billion and ...
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How Every UK Driver Can De-Ice a Windscreen Without Risking a £60 Fine

Driving with a frosted, misted or snow-covered windscreen breaks a ...
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Every UK Driver’s Insurance Fell This Year Except Where It Jumped by £209

The average UK car insurance premium fell to £713 in ...
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, 13 July 2022 - Rear parking lights Volvo XC-90. The trunk lid is blue in the car. The inscription Volvo on the trunk lid. — Photo by Art-Dolgov

Why Drivers Face £1,000 Fines While 34,000 Number Plate Suppliers Pay Just £40

Registering as a number plate supplier with the DVLA costs ...
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Every Driver With a Medical Condition Waits 62.3 Working Days for DVLA Decision

The DVLA is taking an average of 62.3 working days ...
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Every Driver Faces Animal Strikes as 54% of DfT Injury Collisions Happen in Darkness

Government data analysed by Volvo shows 54% of animal-related injury ...