NAFA Announces Lineup for 2026 Ride & Drive Experience at I&E
Edison, N.J. (March 24, 2026) – NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) is pleased to announce the lineup for the annual Ride & Drive Experience at NAFA I&E in Cleveland. Powered by Automotive Fleet, this exciting event gives attendees the opportunity to experience the latest models beyond the Expo Hall, both in the passenger seat and behind the wheel.
“The Ride & Drive Experience is always an essential opportunity for fleet professionals to experience firsthand the cutting-edge technologies and innovations shaping the future of fleet management,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. “This year’s experience has expanded to showcase the rapid advancement of the electric vehicle and alternative fuel industries, and we’re excited to bring these dynamic experiences to I&E 2026.”
Top manufacturers participating including:
- Honda (2026 Honda CR-V and 2026 Acura MDX)
- Nissan (2026 Nissan Rogue and 2026 Nissan Sentra)
- Polestar (2026 Polestar 4)
- Rivian (2026 Rivian R1T and 2024 Rivian Commercial Van)
- Stellantis Pro One (2026 Dodge Charger ICE, 2026 Jeep Cherokee, 2026 Ram ProMaster Low Roof, and 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit V8)
- Volvo (2026 Volvo XC90 and 2026 Volvo XC60)
- VW (2026 VW Atlas and 2026 VW Tiguan)
- ZM Trucks (2026 ZM8 LWB)
The Ride & Drive Lounge is sponsored by Inspiration Fleet.
In addition to the Ride & Drive Experience, NAFA’s I&E 2026 will feature more than 60 educational sessions covering a wide range of topics, including fleet operations, sustainability, emerging technologies and the latest vehicle models. I&E attendees will enjoy access to all educational sessions, the industry’s largest Expo Hall, and numerous networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders. Interested attendees can register here.
Media registration is complimentary for credentialed journalists.
This year’s current sponsors include: American Honda Motor Co., AssetWorks, BlackVue, Driverge Vehicle Innovations, Enterprise Fleet Management, Fleetio, Geotab, Holman, Hyundai Motor America, Inspiration Fleet, IntelliShift, JJ Kane Auctions, KeyTrak, Legend, Merchants Fleet, Motive, RTA The Fleet Success Company, Samsara, Stellantis Pro One, Voyager Mastercard, Wheels and Whelen Engineering.
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About NAFA Fleet Management Association
NAFA Fleet Management Association is the membership organization for professionals who manage the mobility requirements of vehicle fleets that include commercial, public safety, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for corporations, governments, universities, utility fleets, and law enforcement in North America and across the globe. NAFA is dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and safe fleets, ensuring that its members are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and support to drive excellence in fleet operations. NAFA’s members are responsible for the specification, acquisition, maintenance, repair, fueling, risk management, and remarketing of more than 4.8 million vehicles that drive an estimated 84 billion miles each year. NAFA’s members control assets and services well above $122 billion each year.
For more information, please visit www.nafa.org, and communicate with NAFA on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.
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