Research commissioned by the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that older motorists are more willing to prove how safe they actually are on the roads than perhaps first thought. Indeed, of more than 3,000 motorists aged over 60 surveyed, over half (55%) agreed with theRead More…
The HCVA has today launched its latest initiative to help classic vehicles achieve Net-Zero CO2 emissions. The Historic and Classic Vehicles sector is already the epitome of sustainability with “Reuse, Repair, Recycle” at its core. Whilst we all recognise that classic vehicles are a large part of our heritage asRead More…
Fiennes Parts, the classic Bentley and Rolls-Royce parts manufacturer and retailer, has launched the world’s first web-based parts site selling pre-war components for Bentley and Rolls-Royce models. The first of its kind to be able to search for pre-war (1906 to 1940) parts via chassis number online, as well asRead More…
The inaugural meeting of the Historic and Classic Vehicle User Group took place on 7th October 2021. This brought together the DVLA, key membership groups, the Association of Old Vehicle Clubs in Northern Ireland (AOVC), the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) and the Royal Automobile Club (RAC), andRead More…
NET-HERO has launched an innovative platform for motorists around the world. Available in 5 languages, individuals are guided through a simple three step process to become environmentally responsible drivers. NET-HERO is powered by a database of millions of registered vehicles allowing drivers to accurately calculate the greenhouse gas emissions for newRead More…
The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) is delighted to announce it has appointed Motul in a new three-year deal to collaborate on securing the future of lubricants for historic vehicles, through product innovation and support for the historic vehicle industry and club community. The Federation represents over 500Read More…
It was Auric Goldfinger in the 1964 James Bond movie who was said to have the Midas touch, but Hagerty has found that just an association with the spy franchise is enough to make car values soar. Our valuation analysts compared the values of real Bond cars which were usedRead More…
Leading automotive finance provider JBR Capital has enjoyed its most successful business period to date. Driven by the post-pandemic pent-up demand for high-end vehicles, the London-based company has lent £100m since 1st March, enabling customers to fund their passion for supercars and luxury vehicles. The UK’s only independent finance lenderRead More…
Best known for the manufacture of replacement bodyshells and individual panels for such classic British cars as the Mini and MGB, British Motor Heritage is also the foremost guardian of quality within the classic car industry, where being a ‘Heritage Approved Specialist’ is a renowned sign of best practice. TheRead More…
British Motor Heritage (BMH), the company best known for the manufacture of replacement bodyshells and individual panels for such classic British cars as the Mini and MGB, has now added replacement carpet sets to its already extensive portfolio of parts and accessories. Having acquired the established brand and related toolingRead More…
The newly appointed leader of the Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance today (21/9/21) urges the industry and enthusiasts to embrace the challenge of the green agenda. Garry Wilson, who becomes the HCVA’s first CEO says: “A big part of the job will be making sure the sector has a shareRead More…
