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…
After an extensive consultation process, the Department for Transport has introduced legislation to mandate E10 petrol as the standard 95-octane petrol grade from 1 September 2021 and in Northern Ireland, this will happen in early 2022. They will also require the higher-octane 97+ ‘Super’ grades to remain E5 to provide protectionRead More…
The Commons Select Committee for Transport met this week to question the DVLA on what their strategy is for overcoming the current backlog of over 1.4 million license applications. Also, to answer MPs questions around industrial disputes and staff shortages brought about by the pandemic. Firstly, the Federation would likeRead More…
National Drive It Day was created by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs in 2005. It is the occasion when historic vehicle enthusiasts and the public at large have the opportunity to celebrate the One Thousand Mile Trial organised in 1900 to prove the viability of the new invention,Read More…
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…
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 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 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…
Drive it Day is an annual event promoted by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) to highlight the range and diversity of the historic vehicle movement in the United Kingdom. The event commemorates the running of the 1000 Mile Trial in 1900 when 64 cars started from LondonRead More…
The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs has been supporting its member organisations with guidance throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. With the publication of the results of last month’s survey into the effects of pandemic upon historic vehicle clubs, the FBHVC is able to factually assess the impact of COVID-19 onRead More…
The results of the 2019 National Cost of Ownership Survey have been announced by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs. The summary results were revealed at a press conference within the Houses of Parliament on 14 May with the full research document now available to download on the FBHVCRead More…
