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NAFA Announces Lineup for 2026 Ride & Drive Experience at I&E
A wide collection of cars, SUVs, and a cargo van will be available in the Ride & Drive Experience at NAFA I&E, allowing attendees to get behind the wheel of the latest models.
March 30, 2026
What can you drive if you attend NAFA I&E this year in Cleveland, Ohio? Here’s the list, including models ranging from Honda to ZM Trucks.
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A host of vehicles will be available for the NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) Ride & Drive Experience at NAFA I&E in Cleveland, Ohio. Powered by Automotive Fleet, the annual 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.”
Vehicles You Can Drive
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.
More Than 60 Educational Sessions
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.
This Year’s Sponsors
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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