FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

28/09/2023

HISTORIC AND CLASSIC VEHICLES ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH STARTERMOTOR CHARITY

Bicester, Oxfordshire, 28th September 2023 – The Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance (HCVA), one of Britain’s leading automotive trade bodies known for advocating the preservation, promotion, and enjoyment of historic and classic vehicles, has announced a partnership with StarterMotor.

The collaboration will serve as a catalyst for the delivery of shared objectives and aspirations for the charity and not-for-profit organisation, with common initiatives to engage a younger audience with the classic car industry.

StarterMotor is focused on introducing the next generation to historic motoring, careers and events by providing free resources to individuals, academic establishments and apprenticeship schemes.

Investing in the next generation of historic car enthusiasts and encouraging them to consider careers in the industry is a shared goal of both parties. As such, the partnership agreement between the HCVA and StarterMotor is predicated on promoting the wider understanding of the economic and social benefits of the historic and classic vehicle sector to a dynamic audience of younger people.

Working with members, organisations and like-minded partners to actively advocate career opportunities and encourage learning across the sector forms one of the HCVA’s four core campaign pillars: Education and Skills, which will be spearheaded by StarterMotor’s CEO, David Withers.

The Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance and StarterMotor will collaborate formally for the first time at the HCVA’s upcoming Heritage Matters Day next month (5th October 2023), when their CEO, David Withers and his team will speak about improving education and skills to help secure the classic car industry’s future. 

The HCVA is committed to preserving the UK’s rich legacy of historic and classic vehicles, while also making significant strides in safeguarding automotive heritage and inspiring future generations. This new partnership marks an exciting milestone in its journey..

For more information about HCVA and its members, visit our website: www.hcva.co.uk

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About HCVA

Established in 2021, the Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance is a not-for-profit trade organisation founded to represent the collective voice of SMEs within the historic and classic vehicle sector, supported by individual owners and enthusiasts.

Through collaboration, transparency, and proactive lobbying the HCVA seeks to increase awareness and education of the sector's economic and social benefits, to ensure those responsible for policy and regulation are challenged and held accountable, to promote sustainable innovation and technologies, and to ensure the HCVA member community is engaged and confident their voices will be heard.