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Chris Brown
Chris Brown

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

Auto Focusby Bob BartonAugust 13, 2009

Is Cash for Clunkers Really "Cash Out of the Economy?"

Bob Barton, the president of the American Car Rental Association (ACRA) asks why vehicles built overseas qualify for the Cash for Clunkers program.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownAugust 4, 2009

Why Did Enterprise Change Its Name?

On August 3, the Taylor family announced it had changed the name of its corporate parent company to Enterprise Holdings. Is this a move to position itself to go public? Enterprise responds.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownAugust 3, 2009

Dollar Thrifty’s Scott Thompson Talks Refranchising, Remarketing and Recovery

News flash: Dollar Thrifty is refranchising some corporate stores. In an exclusive interview, Scott Thompson and Jeff Cerefice of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group talk about the refranchising initiative and other burning issues: debt restructuring, fleet financing, car sales and 45,000-mile rentals.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJuly 23, 2009

Ford Transit Connect Gets Fleet Action in Beverly Hills

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect light-duty utility van is ready to deliver the goods. (Photos and videos included.)

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJuly 17, 2009

How Will New CAFE Standards Affect Fleets?

Getting to 35.5 mpg combined corporate average fuel economy will cost money, power and space. But how much?

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJuly 7, 2009

Embracing the 60,000 Mile Rental Car

There are signs of a philosophy shift toward higher-mileage rental cars. Are you ready?

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