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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What Every UK Driver Needs in the Car Before Driving in Europe (Or Risk an On-the-Spot Fine)

Hundreds of thousands of UK drivers will head to France, ...
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Motability Raised Its Excess Mileage Charge Fivefold and Cut Tyre Cover for 700,000 Drivers

From 1 July 2026, the Motability Scheme quietly changed several ...
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The Insurance Loophole That Lets the Riskiest Young Drivers Avoid Being Monitored

Add a young driver to a parent's insurance policy as ...
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Why a Third of Drivers Now Owe More on Their Car Than It Is Worth

Settlement figures compared against trade-in values by Cap HPI and ...
CUPRA Raval electric city car

Electric Car Buyers Now Pay Up to £200 Road Tax, DfT Data Shows

Electric Car Buyers Now Pay Up to £200 Road Tax, ...
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UK Drivers’ Car Insurance Costs Rise 4.3 Percent a Year, ONS Confirms

UK Drivers' Car Insurance Costs Rise 4.3 Percent a Year, ...
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What Your Engine Oil Dipstick Reading Actually Means (and When to Top Up)

Check your engine oil with the car parked on level ...
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How California’s Speed Camera Pilot Works and Where It’s Expanding Next

Long Beach is activating 18 new automated speed cameras this ...

Why Federal Regulators Are Investigating Comma.ai’s Openpilot After 3 Deaths

Federal regulators have opened a formal investigation into comma.ai's Openpilot ...
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Toyota Recalls Grand Highlanders and Lexus SUVs Over Cracked Steering Knuckles

Toyota has recalled 617 brand-new 2026 Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander ...