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.

Average Speed Camera on UK Motorway

Why the Government Is Considering Cutting the UK Motorway Speed Limit to 60mph

Britain's 70mph motorway speed limit has been in place since ...
05/25/2026 By Jarrod
Afternoon traffic on busy British motorway M1

What the Government’s £1 Road Tax Holiday Means for Hauliers and Drivers

Every year, the operators of Britain's heaviest lorries write a ...
05/25/2026 By Jarrod
Honda Prelude towing a glider into the air

Honda Prelude Returns: Sixth-Gen Coupe Begins European Deliveries with 184PS Hybrid

The sixth-generation Honda Prelude has begun customer deliveries across Europe, ...
05/25/2026 By Jarrod
All-new Mazda6e arrives in UK this summer

Mazda6e Lands in UK This Summer from £38,995 with Half-Price Home Charger Offer

Mazda's first proper electric saloon, the Mazda6e, lands in UK ...
05/25/2026 By Jarrod
The all-new CUPRA Raval electric hatchback

CUPRA Raval Order Books Open in UK from £23,785 with £1,500 EV Grant Eligible

CUPRA has thrown open the order books for the all-new ...
05/25/2026 By Jarrod
LONDON - Red double decker buses and other traffic.

Why Northern Ireland Could Soon Ban Drivers From Overtaking Stationary Buses Near Schools

A consultation on whether Northern Ireland should introduce new rules ...
05/24/2026 By Jarrod
The pumps and sign of the Texaco Petrol Station on Bath Road

What HMRC Advisory Fuel Rate Changes From June 1 Mean for Company Car Drivers

HMRC is increasing its advisory fuel rates for company car ...
05/24/2026 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.”

What the Mileage Allowance Jump From 45p to 55p Means for Every UK Driver

The tax-free mileage allowance for UK workers using their own ...
05/24/2026 By Jarrod
Young caucasian man stressed driving car at street

How the Cost of Owning a Car in the UK Has Hit £11,500 a Year

A decade ago, running a car in Britain cost around ...
05/24/2026 By Jarrod
GEM Motoring Assist warning about red light runners at UK junctions

Running a Red Light Is a Gamble With Other People’s Lives

Road safety body GEM Motoring Assist has issued a fresh ...
05/22/2026 By Jarrod