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.

Sharp's Entry into the Electric Vehicle Market

What the Growing Charging Gap Means for Drivers Switching to Electric Outside London

For anyone outside London weighing up a switch to electric, ...
06/09/2026 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.”

How Flip Flops and the Wrong Sunglasses Could Cost Summer Drivers £100 and Three Points

The first warm spell sends millions of drivers reaching for ...
06/09/2026 By Jarrod
Mechanic Testing Car Battery

8.6 Million UK Cars Are at Risk of a Sudden Breakdown From a Failing Battery

Around 8.6 million cars on British roads could be running ...
06/09/2026 By Jarrod
Average Speed Camera on UK Motorway

Why a Driver Caught at 28mph in a 20mph Zone Has Just Lost Her Licence

Most drivers think of a 20mph limit as a gentle ...
06/09/2026 By Jarrod
Grey AION V all-electric family SUV parked on a gravel driveway

AION V Electric SUV Lands in UK From £36,450 With Eight-Year Ownership Package

A new electric car brand has arrived on UK forecourts, ...
06/09/2026 By Jarrod
An automatic number plate recognition camera and a decoy surveillance camera on a pole

What Makes a Number Plate Illegal and the £1,000 Fine Drivers Must Avoid

A number plate seems like the last thing that could ...
06/08/2026 By Jarrod

Drivers Face Fines of Up to £110 for Leaving Their Engine Running

Sitting in a parked car with the engine running, perhaps ...
06/08/2026 By Jarrod
Learner driver

Learning to Drive Now Costs £2,600 as Lesson Prices Reach £40 an Hour

Passing your driving test has never been a cheap milestone, ...
06/08/2026 By Jarrod

How to Avoid a £200 Car Air Conditioning Bill This Summer

The first proper hot spell is the moment thousands of ...
06/08/2026 By Jarrod
Young adult businessman concentrating while driving his car off the driveway to go to work.

Why Parking in a Garage Could Add £54 to Your Car Insurance Bill

Locking your car in a garage overnight feels like the ...
06/08/2026 By Jarrod