Patrick Jackson
Patrick is an automotive journalist with more than eight years of experience across a range of online, print, and broadcast media. His focus is primarily on automotive content, having launched the car review website Drive Section in 2019 and the automotive adventure site Essential Drives in 2024. He is a passionate car enthusiast with a particular interest in classic cars. His past credits include DriveTribe, Vehicle History, Finder, ForceGT, The Weekender Herald, Supercar Blondie, Exhaust Notes, and WhichCar.
Latest articles
Nissan slammed over electric Skyline GT-R misstep
Nissan has unveiled what could go down as one of its most controversial creations, with a small team of engineers at the company turning an R32 Skyline GT-R into a full EV.
Holden Monaro designer Mike Simcoe to retire after 42 years with General Motors
Australian automotive designer Mike Simcoe has announced his pending retirement after an illustrious 42-year tenure with at General Motors which saw him pen iconic designs for both our market and the rest of the world.
Retro-styled Renault 5 named 2025 European Car of the Year
Officially the Renault 5 E-Tech, and also sold by sister company Alpine as the hotted-up A290, the EV hatch twins beat out the Alfa Romeo Junior, Citroën ë-C3/C3, Cupra Terramar, Dacia Duster, Hyundai Inster and Kia EV3 on the way to the European Car of the Year title.
Classic TV: Volkswagen Golf Mk2
Volkswagen has long been known for its creative advertising, and the Mk2 Golf gave the German marque the opportunity to deliver some of its finest work.
Classic TV: 1983 Mitsubishi Sigma
Sometimes, simplicity sells the message best when it comes to automotive advertising, and that's exactly what Mitsubishi opted for in Australia when it came time to advertise the updated 1983 Sigma.
Reimagined AC Cobra to gain new engine and gearbox options in 2026
The updated 2026 Cobra GT range will include a new entry-point with a new 2.0-litre engine available in two states of tune offering as much as 291kW.
Adelaide Motorsport Festival set to bring F1 stars and cars Down Under in 2025
Held from March 8-9, the 2025 edition of the Adelaide Motorsport Festival will see the likes of Damon Hill and Guenther Steiner heading to South Australia.
Mk1 Ford Escort RS back in production via Boreham Motorworks
Dubbed a 'Continumod', each example of Boreham's new-build Mk1 Escorts will feature continuation chassis numbers and an optional motorsport-derived engine that revs to 10,000rpm.
Classic Film: C'était un rendez-vous
In 1976, French director Claude Lelouch released one of the most iconic car films of all time.
SS Jaguar 100 by Finch: Does a brand-new vintage car still feel like the real deal?
Believe it or not, this SS Jaguar 100 repro made from the ground up by Finch Restorations is the newest car built in Australia, so does it feel true to a 1938 original?