Vinatage and Classic Car Industry At Risk From Green Regulations

The Historic & Classic Vehicles Alliance

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The Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance

Today the 25th May 2021 Campaigners have set up The Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance trade group to fight for workers including engineers, specialist restores, dealers and parts suppliers. These campaigners are warning the Prime Minister that 100,000 jobs in the heritage sector, which is worth £18.3 billion a year from international sales could be in jeopardy from green regulations and bureaucracy.

The alliance, supported by the Tory MP Nus Ghani a former transport minister, is also aiming to highlight how the 3 million classic cars are relatively green and sustainable because they are maintained to high standards. They also aim to point out that historic vehicles are driven sparingly and cover an annual mileage of 1200 and therefore make only a minimum contribution to CO2 emissions. They also aim to “bust the myths and popular misconceptions” surrounding classic cars pointing out that well-maintained vehicles are relatively green and sustainable because they prolong the life of great pieces of craftsmanship, “rather than surrendering to built-in obsolescence”.

HCVA - The Historic & Classic Vehicle Alliance

Malcolm Kindell
26th May 2021