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Calling all Longbridge cars
An amazing opportunity to make your Longbridge built MG and star!
MG Car Club jointly wins National Car Club of the Year
Awarded to MG Car Club, TR Register and TSSC for the inaugural Triumph and MG Weekend.
MG and Triumph Spares Day ‘postponed’ for 2022
Unfortunately due to the persistence of COVID-19 and with your wellbeing our primary concern, we have taken the decision to postpone the MG & Triumph Spares Day show until further notice. We will advise you on the new date as soon as we have it. Thanks for your understanding, stay safe.
FBHVC position statement on the Future of Transport Regulatory Review
The FBHVC (Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs) has been in dialogue with the Department for Transport regarding the recently released proposals within the DfT’s Future of Transport Regulatory Review.
E10 fuel – what you need to know
After an extensive consultation process, the Department for Transport has introduced legislation to mandate E10 petrol as the standard 95-octane petrol grade as of the 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 protection for our […]
FBHVC announces key stakeholder position within DVLA to assist with historic vehicle backlog
The Commons Select Committee for Transport met 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.
John Sprinzel Tribute
The MG Car Club pays tribute to John Sprinzel, one of motorsports most friendly personalities, following the sad news of his passing.
FBHVC exceeds Drive it Day targets to fund a day of NSPCC Childline® operations for One Unforgettable Day
The FBHVC can announce that the funds raised so far now exceeds £30,000, with Childline® plate sales continuing for postponed or delayed events later in the year. The money was raised mainly through the sale of the official FBHVC Childline® Plates and donations. For more information view www.driveitday.co.uk where a gallery of images from 25th April 2021 can be seen.
FBHVC announces museum action plan with the release of a new interactive directory.
On the day Government implements the latest step in the removal of pandemic restrictions, allowing museums to re-open, the Federation has launched its Museum Action Plan, starting with the release of a new directory listing member organisations that are classed as museums.
2021 Donington Historic Festival races to be live streamed
Motorsport fans can enjoy all the live racing action of this weekend’s Donington Historic Festival from the comfort of their own armchairs.