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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 BrownApril 23, 2010

Key Takeaways from the 2010 Car Rental Show

From Wall Street to Main Street, the renewal of the industry was on display in the conference halls and expo floor. Expect action from ACRA on key issues.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownMarch 24, 2010

Isuzu Gets Gas Engines Back

More from the Work Truck Show: Isuzu reaches agreement with GM for its gas engines; GM introduces Sierra Denali HD and some thoughts on the term "best in class."

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownMarch 22, 2010

Sprinter Lands at Mercedes Dealerships

More from the Work Truck Show: Daimler gives Sprinter back to Mercedes; Freightliner Custom Chassis gets an all-electric version and a new look for the boxy step van.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownMarch 19, 2010

New Ram Brand to Get Fiat Vans?

In a series of reports based on the Work Truck Show, here’s a compendium of new truck offerings and future plans from the OEMs.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownMarch 17, 2010

The New Diesel Deal

New diesel regulations have caused market shifts in diesel truck offerings, higher price points and increased servicing. Fleets must learn to adapt. But will it produce a move away from diesel?

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownMarch 10, 2010

2011 Ford Super Duty Test Drive

How do you get more than 30 mpg in a Ford Super Duty with four people and a 1,000 lb. payload?

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 1, 2010

Fleet vs. Consumer Leasing

Can fleets take advantage of advertised consumer lease deals without getting burned?

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownFebruary 11, 2010

What to Tax, if Not Car Rentals?

Here are some novel ideas on taxation that shift the burden away from car renters.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJanuary 27, 2010

Toyota Recall: What We Know as of Thursday

A separate recall was issued on Wednesday in regards to the potential risk for floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals. Commercial and rental fleets as well as leasing companies are handling this problem in different ways at the moment. The prevailing wisdom is "inform, inform, inform."

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJanuary 14, 2010

Car Rental No-show Fees: Are We Ready?

The hotel and airline industries offer parallels and a path to possible implementation.

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