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The Federation newsletter has carried many comprehensive articles on CIE (see the latest in Issue 1-11) but there have been some misleading reports in the press about the operation of this legislation. To sum it up very briefly: vehicles must be insured if they are taxed for use on the road, otherwise they must be subject to SORN Read More

FBHVC is well aware that the subject of ethanol in fuel is causing considerable concern for large numbers of historic vehicle owners. FBHVC's fuel experts have been studying the subject for several years and have done an immense amount of work reviewing the science on corrosion and compatibility issues. (See section on this website on Bio-Fuels). The next Read More

THE LONDON TO BRIGHTON VETERAN CAR RUN GENERATES OVER £1 MILLION FOR BRIGHTON AND HOVE The London to Brighton veteran car run is one of the most iconic events of its type anywhere in the world. The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs, in collaboration with the University of Brighton, has examined the value to the local economy Read More

We have had overwhelming support for the new style newsletter, thank you for all your kind words, it certainly made all the hard work worthwhile. We do receive newsletters from many of our member clubs and it does seem to be the case that FBHVC news is being included in more of them. This means that all club Read More

At the end of April the Federation contacted seven suppliers of biofuel corrosion inhibitor additives inviting them to take part in the FBHVC test programme. Those products that pass the test may then carry the FBHVC logo on the packaging. This endorsement will be similar to that given to the lead replacement additives that protect against valve seat Read More