JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We look at how Mazda is switching its heritage vehicle fleet to run on sustainable petrol

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In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John looks at how Mazda is looking to the future by switching its heritage vehicle fleet to run on sustainable petrol and why this will offer comfort to all classic car owners.

Mazda is leading the way for classic car owners by switching its Heritage Fleet in the UK to run on sustainable petrol. To spotlight the role sustainable fuel can play in de-carbonising classic cars, the Mazda UK Heritage Fleet will be filled with Sustain Classic Super 80 supplied by Coryton each time the cars are driven or loaned out.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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