Patrick Jackson

Deputy Editor

Patrick is an automotive journalist with a decade’s experience across a range of online, print, and broadcast media titles, having road tested over 600 new and classic cars in that time.

After starting out with The Adelaide Hills Weekender Herald newspaper while still studying, he has since contributed to the likes of DriveTribe, Finder, Supercar Blondie, Exhaust Notes Australia, and WhichCar before joining the Retro Rides team. He also launched the car review website Drive Section in 2019 and automotive adventure site Essential Drives in 2024, and has experience in journalism education and academia.

At Retro Rides, Patrick oversees website publishing and content creation. If you have a story you think would be of interest to our audience, he’s your best point of contact at [email protected].

Latest articles

1998 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 22B

Here’s what makes the Subaru 22B so special

There’s no denying that Japanese performance cars have enjoyed a massive boost in popularity and pricing over recent years. Partly,...
The Retro Rides Podcast Episode 19

The Retro Rides Podcast Episode 19: Ferrari Luce, Audi Nuvolari, and should you sell with No Reserve?

In our latest podcast episode, Cam is joined by Patrick and Josh to reflect on the recent Le Mans race...
Peter Robinson with the Audi quattro

Two Aussie motoring personalities named to the 2026 FIVA Heritage Hall of Fame

The European automotive organisation Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA) has named nine new inductees to its Heritage Hall of...
1998 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 22B

Rare Subaru 22B headlines RR Auctions’ June 2026 sale

RR Auctions is gearing up for its June 2026 sale, featuring a lineup of desirable performance, collector, and classic cars...
Suzuki Stockman

Chery borrows classic Suzuki name for new ute, and the brand has had its say on the matter

Chinese auto giant Chery recently had a competition to come up with an Aussie-specific name for its upcoming, world-first diesel...
Jeremy Clarkson with sheep and his green Range Rover

Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson announces cancer diagnosis

Jeremy Clarkson has never been known for remaining too quiet, but the fomer Top Gear and The Grand Tour host...
Ford Ranger testing at You Yangs Proving Ground

Inside Ford’s secret proving ground where Australian engineering lives on

For Australian car enthusiasts, you’ll find some of the most hallowed ground in this country on a secretive plot of...
Mark Webber's crash at 1999 Le Mans in the Mercedes-Benz CLR

Remember when the Mercedes-Benz CLR couldn’t stop flipping at Le Mans?

With the 24 Hours of Le Mans on this weekend, running from June 13-14, those watching on will no doubt...
11 generations of Honda Accord

Honda reflects on half a century of Accord production

It’s not all that often a nameplate manages to survive half a century, but Honda is celebrating 50 years of...
Porsche 911 at Porsche Centre Adelaide

Porsche celebrates 75 years Down Under in national unison on Sportscar Together Day 2026

Porsche enthusiasts across Australia came together in unison on Saturday June 6 to celebrate the 75 years since the brand’s...
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