2020 News Articles
This page contains an archive of all news articles publised in 2020, in reverse date order.
November
Cancelled AGM
Unprecedented times…
· 1st November 2020
“Due to the continuing COVID-19 situation the committee have decided to cancel this year’s AGM and will aim to convene next year’s around its usual time. Paul Burgess”
October
Winter Driving Conditions
A guide to staying safe on the roads in winter
· 29th October 2020
“Neil Henderson, working for Hendy Car and Van Store has sent us a very helpful winter driving conditions article – see link: https://www.hendycarstore.co.uk/staying-safe-on-uk-roads-this-winter Although most of us put our Mayflowers into hibernation come …”
June
New Standard for Fuel in UK to Be Introduced by End of Year
E10 will not be compatible with classic cars
· 27th June 2020
“By the end of the year, E10 will be introduced in the UK. This is a fuel with 10% of bioethanol, designed to cut 750,000 tonnes of CO2 from emissions. As E10 is not suitable for the majority of classic cars, the government are planning to ensure that an …”
March
An Updated Statement on Drive It Day 2020
#DriveItDayMemories
· 25th March 2020
“The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs have issued an updated press statement, which supercedes the previous update from three days ago, on Drive It Day 2020 in relation to how it’s going to be affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic: “The …”
FBHVC Statement on Drive It Day 2020
Drive-on with caution!
· 22nd March 2020
“The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs have released a press statement on Drive It Day 2020 in relation to how it’s going to be affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic: “The FBHVC is committed to following the latest UK government advice on …”
February
2020 Club AGM
Sunday 15th March
· 16th February 2020
“This year we are holding our AGM at the Triumph Sports Six Club’s headquarters in Lubenham, Market Harborough. This is where our club now keeps all its spare parts. All members are welcome to attend and to have a say and indeed it would be great if any …”
January
Drive Your Triumph Day
February 10th 2020
· 31st January 2020
“Are you ready for Drive Your Triumph Day, Monday February 10th, to celebrate Sir John Black’s birthday, the man who organized Standard’s purchase of Triumph after the war and went on to make the cars we enjoy driving today? It’s just a couple of weeks away! …”