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.

Red Pickup on a Village Street

HMRC Tax Change Costs Pickup Truck Drivers Up To £2,000 More a Year

A basic rate taxpayer driving the cheapest new Ford Ranger ...
09/14/2026 By Jarrod
data download from car history via black box plug in

How to Lower Your Car Insurance Premium Without Cutting Your Cover

Raising your voluntary excess from £250 to £500 (roughly $320 ...
09/14/2026 By Jarrod
2027 Jeep Wrangler Smoky Mountain special edition

What 844,000 Jeep, Ram and Chrysler Owners Should Know About a New Camera Recall

Stellantis is notifying owners of 844,027 Ram, Jeep, Chrysler and ...
09/14/2026 By Jarrod
Auto accident involving two cars

Why Millions of Totaled-Car Owners Could Be Owed Money From Their Insurer

A federal judge in New Jersey ruled on September 8 ...
09/14/2026 By Jarrod
New car market holds steady as fleets drive growth

US Car Loan Delinquencies Hit a 32-Year High as Subprime Borrowers Fall Behind

Fitch Ratings data shows subprime auto loan delinquencies hit a ...
09/14/2026 By Jarrod
Panguitch,Utah - July 20: Row of Semi trailer trucks July 20, 2009 in Panguitch,Utah, There are about 5.6 million semi trailers (or tractor trailers) registered for use in the U.S., almost three times the number of semi trucks. — Photo by snehitdesign

Diesel Prices Cross $6 a Gallon for the First Time in US History

The national average price of diesel crossed $6 a gallon ...
09/14/2026 By Jarrod
The pumps and sign of the Texaco Petrol Station on Bath Road

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
Pothole in rough rural country lane, filled with rainwater, Maple, Cheshire, UK

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