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 of sudden depreciation drops.

In this issue’s Fundamentals of Fleet sponsored features, we look at the multi-energy transition. We look at managing vehicles as flexible resources with Holman, overcoming employee EV hesitation with Fleet Evolution, modernising electric vehicle disposal with Dealer Auction, and navigating the powertrain landscape alongside Northgate.

Our Tried and Tested section puts the latest cars through their paces on UK roads. We review the new Volvo EX60, evaluating its road manners, agility and comfort. We also test the new Vauxhall Astra Electric, exploring how its newly established list-price parity combines with low tax bands to reduce Benefit-in-Kind bills for drivers. Plus, we test the new Lexus ES 350e, the Chery-built Lepas L8 and the updated Mazda CX-5.

Elsewhere in the magazine:

• Our fleet: Updates on our regular vehicles, including the Kia EV5, BYD Sealion 7, Audi A6, Seat Arona and the Volvo ES90.
• Expert opinion: Horse Powertrain’s Mattias Giannini argues why Europe must preserve its internal combustion engineering expertise, Sandisk’s Russ Ruben evaluates the real timeline for autonomous vehicles, and Cap HPI’s Stacey Ward looks at the women shaping the modern automotive sector.
• Regulars and insight: The AFP column looks at the frontline issues affecting operators, the Diary of a Fleet Manager tackles the realities of kerbside charging, and Fleet Icons revisits the 2001 Renault Laguna II—the first car to secure a five-star Euro NCAP rating.

In Van Fleet World, we highlight Jato’s research outlining the benefits and challenges of shifting to electric vans, and feature our first drive in Farizon’s L3 H3 – its longest and tallest version.

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