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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 Focus•by Chris Brown•December 4, 2013

The Silver Lining of Car Rental Consolidation

While the world concentrates on whether rental rates will rise, rates don’t rule the world.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•November 22, 2013

Greetings from the Los Angeles Auto Show

Observations on the cars, the trends, the industry and some very cool things.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•November 13, 2013

Advantage Bankruptcy: What We Know Right Now

The most recent court documents give clues as to what may have happened to Advantage Rent-A-Car.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•November 6, 2013

Finding Inspiration in South Florida

Here’s a quick hit of takeaways from the seminars, roundtables, networking and exhibit hall action at the 2013 Auto Rental Summit.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•October 23, 2013

The Death of Car Rental?

Of course, I stood up in the ballroom of 200 and refuted the notion. But then I got thinking.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•October 16, 2013

Greening Your Fleet without Alt Fuels

These initiatives are often low-hanging fruit, and they won’t cost you much, if anything.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•October 9, 2013

Five Green Trends in Fleet

The Green Fleet Conference is the hub of the universe when it comes to alt-fuels and alt-power and their realistic use in fleet.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•September 15, 2013

Should Fleet Drivers Pay Their Own Violations?

With technology aiding the ability to administer traffic fines, fleets need to address their procedures for paying them. Accountability is paramount.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•September 13, 2013

Service Dogs and Car Rental

A recent rental involving a service animal points out the need for car rental companies to know the rights of service dog owners — and the rights of the rental company as well.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•September 4, 2013

Of Friden Calculators and Library Cards

Industry stalwarts Jim Shapiro and Ken Elder share musings from an earlier time in car rental. It becomes clear that much of their wisdom is applicable today.