Leading Automotive Brands to Join NAFA’s Ride & Drive Experience at 2024 I&E
As excitement continues to build for Institute & Expo (I&E), NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the industry's leading membership association, is excited to share the lineup for its new Ride & Drive Experience.
The following companies will be participating in the 2024 Ride & Drive Experience:
- BMW
- Lucid
- Mercedes Benz
- Mullen Automotive
- Stellantis
- Toyota
- Volkswagen
- Volvo
"The Ride & Drive Experience is one of the highlights of our 2024 I&E, providing attendees with a hands-on opportunity to explore the future of fleet vehicles and technologies," said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA.
Who’s Hot and Who’s Not Among US Retailers for EV Charging
Only a measly 1% of US retailers offer EV charging stations even though they come with significant benefits and government incentives, according to Consumer Reports.
The independent research and consumer advocacy watchdog’s first-of-its-kind study, released today, evaluates the availability of EV charging stations and the commitments made by companies to provide charging at 75 of the largest national and regional retailers across the US.
Consumer Reports analyzed over 270,000 store locations across major retail categories, including big box stores, convenience stores, grocery stores, drugstores, department stores, and discount stores. EV charging is available on average at 1 out of every 14 big box store locations, 1 out of every 15 grocery stores, and 1 out of every 40 department stores.
New Frontiers! Big Possibilities! San Antonio!
I have been a proud and involved member of our fleet community for decades and I do know a thing or two about our industry. Here’s #1: If at all possible, you must attend NAFA Fleet Management Association’s Annual Institute & Expo -- April 22-24 in beautiful San Antonio, Texas!
Whether you are new to Fleet or a seasoned fleet professional, your association with NAFA will be invaluable to your career. You will come away from San Antonio with new friends and resources; as well as introduction to a host of new products offering solid solutions to your most pressing problems. And so much more!
Take a look at the conference schedule and I guarantee that you will see some sessions that speak to you. The housing deadline is this Friday, March 15th, so act quickly. You can register here and save $100 with code SAVE100FMW.
NAFA CEO Bill Schankel gives us even more information about this year's I&E!
Janice Sutton
Editor in Chief
Cox Automotive Invests in Auto Technician Training Centers to Prepare for Future Growth
As reconditioning operations continue to be one of the fastest growing areas at Manheim and within the auto industry, Cox Automotive today announced that it plans to open its fifth Auto Tech Training Center (ATTC) later this year.
The new center, which will be located in Chicago, joins four other training centers housed at Manheim locations in Southern California, Central Florida, New Jersey and Dallas. These ATTCs are equipped to support the increasing need for wholesale, retail, fleet and EV reconditioning services.
“Beyond getting vehicles ready for wholesale or retail sale, our high-quality ATTCs position us to support our clients as vehicle technologies become more sophisticated,” said Marty D’Amato, vice president of Reconditioning at Manheim. “Working with Cox Automotive Mobility on innovations such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), as well as supporting EVs, our expert teams are preparing to service the vehicle needs of today and tomorrow.”
Revolutionizing Repairs with ServiceUp
ServiceUp streamlines your vehicle repair operation, enhancing efficiency and boosting vehicle uptime. Their repair platform is designed to handle any repairs your fleet requires, be it collision, mechanical, glass, or tires.
