Coffee & Chrome Collective is Footman James’ latest initiative to nurture and develop a new community for classic enthusiasts, aiming to support and celebrate vintage car and bike lovers across the UK with exciting meets alongside engaging social media and digital content. Launched today, the all-new Coffee & Chrome CollectiveRead More…

Hagerty International announces a new partnership with Castrol Classic Oils, the leading supplier of classic vehicle oils and lubricants. Castrol re-introduced their historic lubricant grades in 1990 under the name of Castrol Classic Oils, using the latest technology and low detergent mineral oils in the appropriate viscosities on which classicRead More…

Custodian, the platform and app built to remove the burden of administration from specialist car owners, has launched new functionality for users, allowing easy and secure sharing of information by vehicle owners. This latest addition to the free-to-use platform applies fresh thinking to an up-till-now overlooked problem area for carRead More…

A report focused on the classic and collector car industry, a sector worth £18.3bn to the UK economy and estimated to employ approximately 113,000 people*, shows the industry needs to attract and entice a new demographic of classic car fan to secure its prosperous future or risk decline. Titled theRead More…

The first global symposium on the challenge of attracting young people to the historic vehicle community was held in Marrakech, Morocco, on 14th  May 2022. Supported by FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens or international federation of historic vehicles), the event identified key steps to safeguard our automotive heritageRead More…

With electric powertrain conversions for classic cars rising in popularity, a recent poll states 70 per cent of classic car enthusiasts want the Government to create a new vehicle class solely for EV conversions as enthusiasts suggest DVLA’s not keeping up with demand or proper documentation. Converting classic cars toRead More…

The classic and collector car market is booming, and Hagerty is at the forefront of monitoring the trends, but can a famous owner or association affect the value of a vehicle? Can rap star ownership add thousands? Is one of Princess Diana’s former cars more sought-after than a vehicle drivenRead More…