Chris Brown

Associate Publisher

As associate publisher of Automotive Fleet, Auto Rental News, and Fleet Forward, Chris Brown covers all aspects of fleets, transportation, and mobility. Chris produces and emcees the annual International Car Rental Show, the largest event serving the auto rental industry worldwide. Chris also created and produces the Fleet Forward Conference along with regional Tour stops, the Fleet Safety Conference, and DeliveryCon, for the last-mile delivery fleet market.

Chris has won publishing awards for editorial excellence including a Jesse H. Neal Award, three Folio: Eddie Awards, and three Maggie Awards. As an internationally recognized expert on fleets, auto rental and mobility, Chris has spoken at industry events in the U.S., Brazil, Ireland, and China. He has appeared on Good Morning America and has been sourced and quoted in national media such as Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and National Public Radio.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•June 10, 2015

Would Car Rental in Europe Benefit from Consolidation?

A market controlled by brokered transactions will continue to suffer price pressures and customer service issues.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•May 27, 2015

Where is Car Rental Growing?

A recent report predicts that global car rental revenues will double by 2020 — but from where?

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•May 21, 2015

The Promise of Telematics for Small Fleets

Did you know women really are safer drivers than men? Using this and other types of big data to analyze risk is the new frontier for small fleets.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•May 13, 2015

How Phil LeBeau Got it Wrong

The CNBC airline and auto reporter made some questionable assumptions as to the health of the car rental industry.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•April 28, 2015

“Total Loss” Category Causing Unneeded Losses for Fleets

On Carfax and AutoCheck’s vehicle history reports, the category “Total Loss” is often used for vehicles that are satisfactorily repaired. Is that fair?

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•April 16, 2015

Deconstructing the 2015 International Car Rental Show

We’re opening a much bigger umbrella today, drawing car rental companies — and mobility providers — from all corners of the globe.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•April 1, 2015

Auto Recalls: A Return to Normalcy in 2015?

Don’t count on it.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•March 18, 2015

What Makes a Good Dealership Rental Manager?

Car dealerships thinking about starting a rental program should consider these seven points before making their first key decision, hiring a rental manager.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•March 12, 2015

5 Work Truck Trends (and One Game-Changing Innovation)

These trend lines were gathered from the Work Truck Show, one of the year’s key mileposts to take stock of the industry.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•March 4, 2015

Gaining Insight beyond the Quarterly Headlines

Digging deeper into the most recent public statements by Avis Budget Group and Hertz reveal direction on the market, including growing the deep-discount segment, ancillary sales drivers, Hertz’s ship-righting and Zipcar’s first franchise (you heard correctly).

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