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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 8, 2010

Small Fleet Management is not an Afterthought

With so much room for improvement, small fleets can achieve greater savings with better fleet management a lot quicker and easier than their large fleet cousins.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJune 23, 2010

Framing the H.R. 4175 Debate

National legislation is needed to eradicate discriminatory excise taxes on motor vehicle rentals.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJune 16, 2010

More from Chrysler’s Fleet Preview in Detroit

A year after the Fiat partnership, Chrysler is in the midst of a product offensive.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJune 8, 2010

Guest Blog: How Car Rental Is not Like the Airlines

The president of ACRA responds to a travel writer's column that takes issue with "whacky" car rental rules.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJune 3, 2010

Marchionne Lays out Chrysler’s Future in Detroit

At Chrysler’s annual fleet preview in Detroit last week, Sergio Marchionne, Fiat and Chrysler’s CEO laid out Chrysler’s five-year plan for profitability. What a difference a year makes.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownMay 21, 2010

Here We Go Again: Graves Amendment Under Attack

A proposed amendment to the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 would overturn existing law preventing vicarious liability of renting and leasing companies. Industry associations claimed a small victory this week—but it may not be over.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownMay 17, 2010

2010 Audi A3 TDI Test Drive

Driving pleasure and green can coexist. Includes Vincentric fleet lifecycle data.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownMay 12, 2010

CRS 2010: Did We Gain Momentum on No-show Fees?

The ACRA panel at the Car Rental Show dug into the issue with the most depth and insight yet in a public forum. With the changing rental car landscape, is there a new willingness to get this done?

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownMay 4, 2010

And Then There Were Three

How will the potential Hertz acquisition of Dollar Thrifty affect franchisees and independents?

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownApril 29, 2010

Key Takeaways from NAFA’s 2010 Fleet Management Institute & Expo

North America’s annual gathering of fleet professionals took place this week in Detroit. NAFA FMI is the best place to take the pulse of the fleet industry and look into the future.

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