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The Consequences of Bad Tax Policy

What can happen when you pass a predatory excise tax on car rental customers that can’t fight back? Just ask the folks at the city hall in Revere, Mass.

July 27, 2012

What can happen when you pass a predatory excise tax on car rental customers that can’t fight back? Just ask the folks at the city hall in Revere, Mass.

Tags: excise taxes, Thrifty

Author: Chris Brown | Posted @ Friday, July 27, 2012 12:00 AM | » Comments(1)

Why the Car Rental Industry Needs a Customer Service Award

It’s time to celebrate industry champions.

July 25, 2012

It’s time to celebrate industry champions.

Author: Chris Brown | Posted @ Wednesday, July 25, 2012 12:00 AM

The Brave New World of Vehicle Safety Technology

Between measuring brain waves to determine distraction and using augmented reality to focus drivers’ attention, these advancements are on the horizon – or already here.

<p>This prototype heads-up display (HUD) highlights road signage (image 1) and road curvature in poor visibility conditions (image 2).</p>

July 18, 2012

Between measuring brain waves to determine distraction and using augmented reality to focus drivers’ attention, these advancements are on the horizon – or already here.

Tags: driver safety, vehicle safety, drowsy driving, Distracted driving, General Motors, Driver Distraction

Author: Chris Brown | Posted @ Wednesday, July 18, 2012 12:00 AM | » Comments(1)

Can You Put a Price Tag on Safety?

When it comes to in-vehicle safety technology, yes, you can. But first fleets need to look at the bigger picture.

July 10, 2012

When it comes to in-vehicle safety technology, yes, you can. But first fleets need to look at the bigger picture.

Tags: Technology, Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute, Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, in-vehicle safety technology

Author: Chris Brown | Posted @ Tuesday, July 10, 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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