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•May 5, 2020

Recognizing the Other Essential Drivers

Vocational and business fleet drivers don’t get the attention that truckers do. Yet they too are on the front lines, and their jobs often bring them into uncontrolled environments every day.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•March 2, 2020

It’s Time to Formulate an ADAS Game Plan

As proliferation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) increases, skilled labor, equipment, and training costs will increase as well. Fleet operators can’t mitigate these financial burdens by cutting corners on ADAS recalibration and repairs.

Articles•by Chris Brown•February 13, 2020

Advanced Safety Technologies: Comprehension, Implementation, Training

Studies have shown that advanced driver assistance technology is amplifying distracted behavior. Do you know how to manage these technologies and educate your drivers to avoid the risk?

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•May 2, 2019

The Future is Electric, But…

With an increasing emphasis on emissions reductions mandates, will fleet operators get caught between clean technologies on their way out and an electric future that hasn’t yet arrived?

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•March 12, 2019

6 Trend Lines from the 2019 Work Truck Show

From giant leaps in torque and towing to heavy duty truck personalization and chassis cab styling, these trends emerged from this year’s Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•March 11, 2019

They’re Coming for Your Diesel

In Southern California and other parts of the world, regulators are coalescing to ban, or severely curtail, diesel vehicles. There’s a growing disconnect with the mandates to green the environment and the availability of products and technologies to get us there.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•January 23, 2019

Hey Cannabis Companies, Welcome to Fleet

An industry is forming, and it needs help with fleet. In the meantime, the fleet industry should know that these new businesses are navigating extraordinary circumstances, which is forcing them to be better fleet operators pretty darn quick.

Driving Notes•by Chris Brown•November 13, 2018

2018 Jaguar E-Pace

Jaguar enters the subcompact crossover market with the E-Pace, looking to carve out an audience by delivering on the "sport" in SUV.

Driving Notes•by Chris Brown•October 25, 2018

2019 Subaru Forester Premium

The Subaru Forester always owned the moniker of “functional crossover” and owned it well. The compact SUV gets a substantial makeover for the 2019 model year and doesn’t stray from its roots — yet widens its appeal with added capabilities and features.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•October 16, 2018

Takeaways from the Fleet Forward Conference

Most attendees — from established fleets and vendors to new players that were only formed five years ago — didn’t know anyone. But that’s exactly the point.

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