Simon Harris
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- Aug 27, 2026
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First Drive: Mercedes-Benz VLE (opens the original)
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The EQV was compromised, but now fleets can look forward to the new VLE. By Simon Harris. What is it? Large MPV How much? From £90,000 (TBC) Efficiency: 3.0-3.3mpkWh Range: 391-434 miles The luxury shuttle and premium chauffeur sectors have long relied on adapted commercial vehicles to shift corporate clients, but the arrival of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz VLE represents a new direction. Moving away from the compromised diesel-to-EV conversions of old, this clean-sheet design introduces a gra
First Drive: Lexus ES 350e (opens the original)
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Lexus has switched the ES exec saloon from a hybrid to an all-EV line-up. By Simon Harris. What is it? Executive saloon How much? From £59,280 (P11D) Economy: 3.8mpkWh Range: Up to 361 miles Lexus has traditionally established a distinct positioning within the executive saloon sector. While alternative manufacturers frequently lead their product marketing with high-performance chassis dynamics or intensive digital features, the Japanese brand has focused on long-distance refinement, cabin isolat
Fleet Icons: Renault Laguna II (opens the original)
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While the first-generation Ford Mondeo and first-generation Vauxhall Vectra were default choices for sales reps, in 2001 a stylish French alternative made a play to become the ‘safe’ option. By Simon Harris. The UK launch of the new Renault Laguna II in 2001 marked a significant structural shift in how corporate vehicles were evaluated. Before its arrival, fleet selection was predominantly governed by monthly lease costs, projected residual values and running costs. While style and comfort playe
New Fleet World Digital issue live: Is the used EV market ready for the mandate wave? (opens the original)
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The Q3 2026 issue of Fleet World Digital magazine is now online, bringing you the latest operational analysis and vehicle reviews. Our lead news analysis looks at the current stability in secondhand electric vehicle prices. We ask whether this forecourt balance can hold when the massive new vehicle volumes forced by the ZEV mandate eventually reach the wholesale market. The piece also tracks how leasing companies are already altering their business models to insulate themselves against the risk
First Drive: Volvo EX60 (opens the original)
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Volvo’s new EX60 makes a play for drivers seeking Scandinavian minimalism and comfort. By Simon Harris. What is it? Large electric SUV How much? From £56,975 (P11D) Efficiency: 3.8-4.1mpkWh Range: 385-503 miles Volvo’s new EX60 enters the premium executive sector as a large electric SUV that charts its own distinct path. Instead of trying to copy the execution of the highly regarded BMW iX3 or Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric, the Swedish manufacturer has leaned into its own well-established design id
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