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.

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. Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and National Public Radio.

A car dealership with added inscription "Every fleet vehicle eventually becomes local."

Articles•by Chris Brown•July 15, 2026

Your Local Dealer Knows More Than You Think

Your local dealer can provide an information advantage that extends well beyond courtesy deliveries.

Title card with Reed Jackson: The Fleet Analyst is the new Strategic Position

Videos•by Chris Brown•July 14, 2026

Why Fleets Are Creating Dedicated Fleet Analyst Positions

Telematics, AI, EVs, and connected technologies are generating more fleet data than traditional teams can effectively manage. Reed Jackson explains why dedicated fleet analytics roles are emerging to turn that information into better operational decisions.

Videos•by Chris Brown•July 14, 2026

First Look: Slate Auto's Electric Fleet Pickup

Could an affordable, modular EV pickup make electrification more practical for fleets?

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Soap Box Derby Challenge: What’s Powering Team Brown

The car is coming together, the students are solving real build problems, and the fleet industry is helping push Team Brown toward the starting line.

Two Fiat Topolino models shown on a bluff.

News•by Chris Brown•July 9, 2026

What Should We Make of the Fiat Topolino?

This atypical low-speed vehicle is coming to the U.S. It's smaller than a Smart Fortwo and starts at $13,995.

Articles•by Chris Brown•July 8, 2026

Deleting Driver Data Is No Longer Enough in Connected Vehicles

A factory reset may erase what's stored inside a vehicle, but it doesn't always end a former driver's digital connection. Here's how fleets can make digital offboarding part of every vehicle transition to reduce privacy, security, and compliance risks.