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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 Focusby Chris BrownFebruary 18, 2014

Millennials’ Views of Cars: So What?

Opinion surveys on the intentions of millennials miss the big picture of the real shifts in the way we get around.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownFebruary 12, 2014

Why Is Mileage Up on Rental Cars?

The mileage increase on rental risk units may be the result of a different dynamic than the one that led rental companies to run up mileage during the Recession.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownFebruary 5, 2014

Will Prepaid Reservations Catch On?

Prepaid reservations might be the new guaranteed reservations; though perfecting the model to balance customer service, utilization and profits is an enormous challenge.

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 5, 2014

Got Compliance?

Federal rules defining commercial vehicles have changed. If you're not compliant, getting stopped by the authorities is no way to find out.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJanuary 28, 2014

Understanding the Winter Freeze and Alt-Fuel Prices

Frigid weather has spiked demand for natural gas and raised wholesale prices. How are fleets using alt-fuels coping?

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJanuary 22, 2014

Fleet Is No Longer a Dirty Word

The key is to understand what is meant by “fleet” — and then separate perception from reality.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJanuary 15, 2014

Are We Heading to Overcapacity?

Auto manufacturers are ready to pump out more cars. But are we headed toward higher incentives and lower residuals?

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJanuary 8, 2014

I Rented My Car with FlightCar

This business writer took the plunge into peer-to-peer car sharing. Was it worth it?

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownDecember 20, 2013

7 Market Developments to Watch

So you think you’ve got 2014 all figured out? Here are seven trends in the car rental market you may not be thinking about — but should be.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownDecember 11, 2013

Our Hope for Advantage Rent A Car

The work for the new Advantage has just begun.

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