Matt Bell on 9th June 2020
Fears that a loss of apprentices amid the Covid-19 pandemic would seriously jeopardise the future of the historic vehicle movement are being replaced by a new sense of optimism as the industry looks to buck the nationwide trend.
Jeff Ruggles on 24th March 2020
The revised government guidance surrounding the rapidly accelerating Covid-19 coronavirus situation has led to a further change to the Federations of British Historic Vehicle Club’s annual Drive It Day, which was due to take place on April 26.
Matt Bell on 10th March 2020
The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) will introduce its brand-new Skills Zone at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show, with Discovery, to deliver help and advice on the functional but intriguing aspects of classic car ownership.
Matt Bell on 12th February 2020
The British Motor Museum was the venue as the FBHVC Club Expo event was hosted on January 25. The day saw experts in a range of fields discuss issues and share information relating to the classic vehicle movement with 149 club delegates, representing the organisation’s 540 subscriber organisations and total membership of over 250,000.
Matt Bell on 1st October 2019
The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) has moved to clarify its position on the Department for Transport’s proposal to ban the use of tyres older than ten years on certain vehicles.
Matt Bell on 17th June 2019
Fears surrounding the consequences of MoT exemption continue to mount following new research commissioned by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs.
Matt Bell on 7th June 2019
New FBHVC survey reveals the that more historic vehicles are on our roads, and they’re travelling further.
Matt Bell on 2nd May 2019
The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) has clarified its position on historic vehicles, following an editorial piece in its latest magazine that appeared to question the historic status of vehicles used as daily transport.
Matt Bell on 29th March 2019
The drive to secure the future of the classic car scene has been further boosted with the trialling of a new event for young drivers aged 12-17. The inaugural StarterMotor Driving Experience will take place on April 14 at Bicester Heritage, with the idea that the event template can be used at other locations in the future.
Matt Bell on 20th March 2019
Hot on the heels of our story on car clubs embracing a younger generation comes a call to action from FIVA president, Patrick Rollet. Speaking at the recent Retro Classics event in Stuttgart, the Frenchman spoke of his concern for the longevity of the classic car scene, with not only a need to welcome younger owners, but also younger cars.
Matt Bell on 23rd November 2018
A new initiative has been launched to help supply of skilled apprentices for historic vehicles long into the future. Cambridge & Counties Bank, which offers finance for classic car purchases, has announced it is to become official ‘Finance Partner’ to the Federation of Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC), supporting the federation’s Heritage Engineering Apprenticeship scheme with bursaries and business education.
Glenn Rowswell on 9th October 2018
The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) is promising something for everyone when it hosts its biggest and most diverse display yet at this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, which will be held at Birmingham’s NEC on November 9-11...
Glenn Rowswell on 28th September 2018
A Suffolk-based business is doing its bit to buck a worrying trend that has seen skills vital to the classic car industry being lost...
Glenn Rowswell on 6th April 2017
On Wednesday, April 5, the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) announced a new apprenticeship scheme, following approval from the Department of Education. Still under development, the programme builds upon the FBHVC’s OFQUAL accredited course currently running at Bicester…