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Chris Brown

Chris Brown

Associate Publisher

Chris Brown's perspective on fleets, mobility, and the business of cars.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•January 9, 2018

Another Ridiculous “Used Fleet Vehicle” Scandal

While media reports concentrate on the sting and the “outrage,” where’s the empirical evidence that fleet vehicles are less mechanically sound than vehicles sold from private owners?

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Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•December 22, 2017

Will IoT Herald a New Era in Fleet Efficiency?

With the ELD rule finally in effect, small fleet operators need to hunt for new efficiencies. In transportation logistics, Internet of Things (IoT) systems could have similar lasting impacts as telematics.

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Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•December 6, 2017

Will Cars Become Transportation Appliances?

The cars are still the stars, but this year’s L.A. Auto Show revealed an auto industry at a crossroads.

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Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•November 29, 2017

U.S. Car Rental: Sanity in the Face of Disruption

A newfound austerity in fleeting is producing a domino effect of benefits for 2018.

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Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•November 15, 2017

Understanding The Fleetification of Everything

As fleet miles increase exponentially, and as new stratum of fleet enter both consumer and business use cases, the "founding fathers" who gathered at Fleet Forward in Miami last week have some work to do.

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Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•October 17, 2017

The Problem with Valuing Safety Technology

As advanced safety technologies have migrated to mainstream vehicles, retaining value for these options at resale remains an issue.

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