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…
Continuing its programme of reinstating products that have become unavailable for one reason or another, British Motor Heritage (BMH) has now invested in new tooling specifically in order to produce B-Post assemblies for Triumph TR models 4, 4A, 5, 250 and 6. It is an all British programme for whichRead More…
In 1972, Volkswagen revealed a prototype T2 Bulli, which featured an electric motor in the rear. The arrival of the new Volkswagen ID. Buzz makes that 50-year-old dream a reality. The foundations for the all-electric ID. Buzz were first laid in 1970 when Adolf Kalberlah, Head of the Future ResearchRead More…
With summer in mind, British Motor Heritage subsidiary Tex Automotive has launched a range of licensed baseball caps. Finished in black, they are of fully-adjustable one-size-fits-all design and offered with the following choice of six high quality embroidered logos – Austin Cooper S, British Motor Heritage, MG, Morris, Morris CooperRead More…
Every year, the local section of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club (RREC) marks the anniversary of the death of Sir Henry Royce on 22nd April 1933 with a special ceremony at Elmstead, his beloved home in the village of West Wittering, West Sussex. The house, where Royce spent the last 16Read More…
For too long, the joy of classic and specialist car ownership has been tainted by the burden of administration, until now. Custodian has launched a platform and app for car enthusiasts, built to simplify the automotive ownership experience by combining cutting-edge technology with clear thinking. The Custodian platform and progressiveRead More…
After decades of being off the road and in storage, the very first Bentley T-Series is being brought back to life after the start of a complete wheels-up restoration. The 6¼-litre pushrod V8 has been started for the first time in at least 15 years, and the engine and gearboxRead More…
Kwik Fit today announces that following a successful pilot, it is making more tyres available which support sustainable natural rubber production and help protect the rainforests of Indonesia. Over the last four months, many customers at Kwik Fit have purchased a selection of Pirelli UK tyres which are helping fundRead More…
The UK and Ireland’s top 20 most picturesque roads have been revealed, according to their popularity on Instagram. Performance car brand Abarth used its knowledge of great driving roads to compile a selection of routes based on the excitement factor of driving each route combined with the scenery drivers andRead More…
