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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 BrownJuly 27, 2012

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.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJuly 25, 2012

Why the Car Rental Industry Needs a Customer Service Award

It’s time to celebrate industry champions.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJuly 18, 2012

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.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJuly 10, 2012

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.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJune 28, 2012

Can You Live with Less Cargo Room?

This HVAC company downsized its service vehicles from traditional cargo vans to the Scion xB — without a technicians’ revolt. Learn how it was done, with photos.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJune 28, 2012

Supreme Court Healthcare Ruling: What Do You Think?

Whether you employ 50 employees or not, the Affordable Care Act will affect you. Use this forum to sound off and be heard.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJune 21, 2012

VW Has a (Value) Proposition for You

At Volkswagen’s second-ever fleet preview the VW fleet team explained how fleet plays an important role in VW’s plans for significant growth in North America.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJune 8, 2012

Chrysler Previews Product and Plans in Savannah

In this product preview wrap-up, you’ll find Dodge Dart driving impressions, 2013 Ram 1500 product info and whether Sergio Marchionne thinks the European debt crisis will affect North America. (And photos!)

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownMay 30, 2012

Is Technology Benefiting or Hurting Fleets?

While distracted driving, higher repair bills and Big Brother become more worrisome, is there an upside?

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownMay 23, 2012

GM Talks Fleet, the Future in Tucson

Highlights of General Motor’s annual product preview included details on the industry’s first front-center airbag, vibrating seats for safety, fuel economy technology, an all-new rear-wheel drive sedan for Chevy and how fleet managers are heroes (finally).

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