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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 BrownJune 12, 2009

How Enterprise Funds Its Fleets

Enterprise CFO Bill Snyder spoke recently with Auto Rental News on how Enterprise funds its fleets (Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car), and on the company’s outlook on the current financial market.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJune 9, 2009

Beware of the Rental Car Rally

San Francisco to Yuma in 10 hours this Friday. Is your Camry ready?

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJune 3, 2009

Jim Cramer Is a Blowhard

Cramer’s rant on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” regarding General Motors crossed the line.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJune 3, 2009

A New Way to Finance Rental Fleets?

With the cost of capital at a staggering 12-15 percent today, two rental car company announcements to lease fleet vehicles provide an indication as to how deals will get done moving forward.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownMay 28, 2009

July is Be Nice to Your Dealer Month

Taking your fleet-minded dealer for granted during these trying times is not an option.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownMay 28, 2009

Get in the Van

Hi, welcome to Auto Focus. We’re about to leave, so jump in, grab a seat, buckle up and hold on. I’m Chris Brown, your driver.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2008

Is Diesel Still a Good Deal?

Skyrocketing pump prices and disparate gas and diesel fuel costs prompted us to take a new look at diesel-powered vehicles.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2008

Towing the Line

We gave two seasoned tow truck operators a 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 with a wrecker package for a true workout and let them sound off on the results.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2007

Confessions of a Road Warrior

The day-to-day challenges of fleet driving often clash with what the safety videos say. Is there a way to get business done and be safe at the same time?

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