Fleet, Auto Execs Intersect at 2024 LA Auto Show (Photos)
The LA Auto Show has re-ignited its press day with a fleet focus.
The press day — known as AutoMobility LA since 2016 — brought fleet managers, fleet vendors, and automotive executives together for press conferences, new vehicle reveals, and fleet-specific seminars on Nov. 21.
While the new vehicle reveals took place inside the LA Convention Center, the Fleet Mobility Showcase convened on the plaza outside.
For the fourth year in a row, NAFA-the Fleet Management Association held a Pacific Southwest chapter meeting with a 100 Best Fleets presentation and automakers explaining new model features to fleet managers.
Check out the gallery for an overview of the latest models and fleet activities!
Ram and Chrysler brand CEO Chris Feuell gave a brand update, with the Ramcharger — an electric Ram pickup with a gas-fed V-6 that acts as a generator for 690 miles of total range. Ramcharger hits the market in 2025.
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At the NAFA meeting, Clinton Bench, director of fleet & transit for UCLA, gave his plea to automakers: "Can you bring back a small van model for fleets?"
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Cody Collins of GM Envolve (center) discusses how GM helped Todd Carlson of the SoCal Edison utility fleet electrify with the Chevrolet Silverado EV. Cara Merriman of Inspiration Mobility led the discussion.
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Tesla has only taken part in the LA Auto Show once, in 2017. This year was different, and fleet attendees had plenty of opportunity to drive a Cybertruck.
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The 2026 Kia Sportage debuted at the LA Auto Show with new front-end styling, an upgraded entertainment system, and a digital key that allows the driver to use a smartphone in place of the key fob.
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The 2025 Subaru Forester adds more passenger space and an upgraded interior. A hybrid powertrain is coming next year.
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A new design aesthetic? Hyundai's pixelated the headlights are meant to be reminiscent of 8-bit video games like Tetris, according to the designers on the show floor.
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Hyundai's largest vehicle ever, the Ioniq 9 has space for seven, a modern, minimalist interior, and curved, panoramic infotainment display.
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The Fleet Mobility Showcase took place outside the LA Convention Center, with an enclosed stage, fleet vendors, food trucks, and a ride and drive.
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What’s new with the Ford Expedition? The 2025 model is refreshed with exterior updates, a huge 24-inch infotainment screen, and a split rear tailgate.
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For 2025, Ford Maverick gets AWD for hybrid models, front design refreshes, and a larger infotainment touchscreen. The Tremor option package with off-road upgrades is now its own trim.
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Petar Danilovic of Volkswagen of America introduced the redesigned 2025 Tiguan, which sports a premium upgraded interior, a horsepower boost, and four new airbags, though it loses a third-row option.
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Fleets are placing orders for the Volkswagen ID Buzz, particularly to wrap it in branding and use for public functions. The ID Buzz has 145 cubic feet of space when the third row is folded down.
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Hyundai launched the all-new Ioniq 9 three-row electric SUV. The 2025 Ioniq 9 comes with a top range of 335 miles, a 3.1 cu.-ft. frunk, and 46.7 cu.ft. of trunk space with the third row folded flat.
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This might be the first vehicle shown at the LA Auto Show without driver controls. The two-seat Tesla Cybercab is supposed to price at around $30,000 and become available "before 2027."
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NAFA's Pacific Southwest Chapter met for the fourth time at the show, with over 100 in attendance this year.
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Bradley Northup from City of Carlsbad (left) discusses the state of fleet today with Jill Guenther of Nikola, Paul-Matthew Zamsky of Rekor.ai, and Stephen Israel of ChargeTronix.
Photo: Automotive Fleet