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Is Technology Benefiting or Hurting Fleets?

While distracted driving, higher repair bills and Big Brother become more worrisome, is there an upside?

May 30, 2012

While distracted driving, higher repair bills and Big Brother become more worrisome, is there an upside?

Tags: Technology, NAFA, Insurance, Distracted driving

Author: Chris Brown | Posted @ Wednesday, May 30, 2012 12:00 AM

GM Talks Fleet, the Future in Tucson

Highlights of General Motor’s annual product preview included details on the industry’s first front-center airbag, vibrating seats for safety, fuel economy technology, an all-new rear-wheel drive sedan for Chevy and how fleet managers are heroes (finally).

May 23, 2012

Highlights of General Motor’s annual product preview included details on the industry’s first front-center airbag, vibrating seats for safety, fuel economy technology, an all-new rear-wheel drive sedan for Chevy and how fleet managers are heroes (finally).

Tags: Chevrolet, Technology, Safety, Buick, Cadillac, fuel economy, GM Fleet Preview, GM, General Motors

Author: Chris Brown | Posted @ Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:00 AM | » Comments(1)

Car Rental: First Quarter Analysis and Outlook

A stronger-than-expected used car market is tempered by competitive pricing in the first quarter. But will the trend continue?

May 17, 2012

A stronger-than-expected used car market is tempered by competitive pricing in the first quarter. But will the trend continue?

Tags: Hertz, Avis Budget Group, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group

Author: Chris Brown | Posted @ Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:00 AM | » Comments(1)

What is Holding Back the Electric Vehicle Revolution?

The movers and shakers in the electric vehicle market offer a candid glimpse into the immediate future of electric vehicles. (With photos!)

May 11, 2012

The movers and shakers in the electric vehicle market offer a candid glimpse into the immediate future of electric vehicles. (With photos!)

Tags: Toyota, Nissan LEAF, Ford, electric vehicles, Chevy Volt, BMW i3, Tesla, Chevy Spark, VW E-Up

Author: Chris Brown | Posted @ Friday, May 11, 2012 12:00 AM | » Comments(2)

What’s Next for a Hertz Deal for Dollar Thrifty?

With Hertz’s announcement of a potential buyer for Advantage, how will a Dollar Thrifty deal go down, when, and for how much?

May 4, 2012

With Hertz’s announcement of a potential buyer for Advantage, how will a Dollar Thrifty deal go down, when, and for how much?

Tags: Hertz, Avis Budget Group, merger, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Advantage Rent-A-Car

Author: Chris Brown | Posted @ Friday, May 4, 2012 12:00 AM

A Call to Action on Damage Recovery

Even if the vast majority of damage claims are handled properly, it doesn’t take many incidences of abuse to erode the auto rental industry’s trust with consumers. The industry needs to be consistently and actively engaged in reducing the number of damage claim disputes.

May 2, 2012

Even if the vast majority of damage claims are handled properly, it doesn’t take many incidences of abuse to erode the auto rental industry’s trust with consumers. The industry needs to be consistently and actively engaged in reducing the number of damage claim disputes.

Tags: vehicle damage, claims management, damage claims

Author: Chris Brown | Posted @ Wednesday, May 2, 2012 12:00 AM

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Chris Brown

Executive Editor

Chris Brown is the executive editor of Business Fleet Magazine and Auto Rental News for Bobit Business Media. Through these publications, online newsletters, trade events and associations, Chris covers all aspects of the fleet world, including fleet management, manufacturer fleet activities, the fleet leasing industry, vehicle remarketing, rental industry news, car rental taxation and legislation as well as automotive environmental initiatives and trends.

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