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NAFA Announces Lineup for the 2026 Ride and Drive Experience at I&E
The NAFA event is powered by Automotive Fleet and will be held in Cleveland, Ohio, from April 13-15.
March 26, 2026
NAFA I&E 2026’s Ride & Drive Experience in Cleveland invites fleet professionals to get behind the wheel and in the passenger seat of the latest vehicles, highlighting advancements in EVs, alternative fuels, and fleet technology.
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NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) announced the lineup for the annual Ride & Drive Experience at NAFA I&E in Cleveland. Powered by Automotive Fleet, this 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 and 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 years’ 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 include:
Honda (2026 Honda CR-V and 2026 Acura MDX)
Nissan (2026 Nissan Rogue and 2026 Nissan Sentra)
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 and 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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