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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London Drivers Pay £577 for Car Insurance, 76 Percent More Than Wales, Go.Compare Reveals

The average UK car insurance premium reached £399 in the ...
09/27/2026 By Jarrod
Worcester,England,UK-September 17 2024:Parked domestic electric,battery powered car,with charging connector attached ,being charged during the day,at a public railway station car park. — Stock Editorial Photography

How to Calculate What It Actually Costs to Charge Your EV at Home

Charging a typical 60kWh electric car battery from empty at ...
09/27/2026 By Jarrod
Is Red Coolant Better Than Green? Key Differences & Best Uses Explained

What to Do if Your Car Overheats on the Motorway Before the Engine Fails

Pull over the moment your temperature gauge or engine warning ...
09/26/2026 By Jarrod
Learner Hatchback on a Wet Street

DVSA’s New Waiting Time Measure Shows 9.7 Weeks, Not the 21.8 Learners Were Told

The DVSA has scrapped its old headline waiting time measure ...
09/26/2026 By Jarrod

Every Illegal Tyre Now Risks Drivers a £2,500 Fine and Three Penalty Points

The legal minimum tyre tread depth in the UK is ...
09/26/2026 By Jarrod
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Drivers Who Ignore the Amber Engine Warning Light Fail Their MOT Automatically

The amber engine warning light is classed as a major ...
09/26/2026 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 New GOV.UK Wallet Means for Every UK Driver This Year

A digital driving licence is rolling out through the GOV.UK ...
09/26/2026 By Jarrod
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Insurers Pay Out £3.2 Billion as Average Car Cover Premium Hits £566, ABI Reveals

Motor insurers paid out a record £3.2 billion to customers ...
09/26/2026 By Jarrod
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Why Bus Lane Cameras Earned UK Councils Millions in Fines This Year

Edinburgh council collected £1,186,458 from bus lane and bus gate ...
09/26/2026 By Jarrod

Why Your Car Smells of Burning (and What to Do Next)

A burning smell with smoke from under the bonnet or ...
09/26/2026 By Jarrod