The UK Government has revealed plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 followed by the same sanctions being placed on all hybrid vehicles five years later, in 2035. The move is part of the UK Government’s £12 billion strategy for stimulating green industry andRead More…
Ben is making an urgent ‘rallying cry’ to automotive industry leaders as it faces a 50% increase in demand for services against a £1m income shortfall, following the cancellation of fundraising events including Ben Ball. Without additional funding, Ben may be forced to make difficult decisions about which cases toRead More…
The results of the 2020 National Historic Vehicle Survey have been announced by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs. The summary results were revealed during the Virtual Lancaster Classic Motor Show with Discovery, filmed at the NEC this month. Historically, the Federation has undertaken this major survey every 5Read More…
The finalists for the 2020 Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards, which recognise outstanding achievements within the British historic motoring and motorsport world, have now been revealed. The judges had an impressive and diverse list of candidates across all the categories to scrutinise and have now selected their finalists in eachRead More…
Automotive charity, Ben, is now providing support to industry people who have lost their jobs and who are at risk of losing their jobs. Ben has seen a 52% increase in requests for support from April-September this year, which shows the impact that Covid-19 has had on the health andRead More…
The Federation Of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) has implemented a number of strategic changes within the organisation in order to best support the historic vehicle community in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst our commitment to supporting the community’s vehicle clubs remains stronger than ever, the FBHVC alsoRead More…
The workshop at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, is opening its doors to historic vehicles owned by enthusiasts, as its engineers draw upon decades of experience to expertly maintain customers’ cherished cars. For nearly half a century, the workshop engineers have kept the National Motor Museum’s prestigious vehicle collection inRead More…
With nominations for the 2020 Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards closing on 14th October 2020, there are just a few days left to play your part in the Club’s annual celebration of the British historic motoring and motorsport world by nominating candidates across the eight categories: Collection – for British-based collectionsRead More…
For the first time teens can now drive classic cars with ADI instructors, thanks to the UK’s largest pre-17 driving school Young Driver. Young Driver, which usually offers lessons in brand new Vauxhall Corsa SE Premiums, has added three British classics to its fleet. Ten to 17-year olds will beRead More…
The FBHVC has announced that, in 2021, Drive it Day will be run in support of the nationally important charity, the NSPCC’s Childline®. The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs introduced Drive it Day in 2005 with the aim of getting the nation’s transport heritage out on the roads andRead More…
The latest UK Hagerty Price Guide reveals that the classic car market has proved a relative safe haven during the global pandemic. The guide, which tracks more than 40,000 values of classic cars worth a total of £570m, shows trends that suggest that the UK classic car market is inRead More…
