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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. 

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.

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Digital Cover Features•by Chris Brown•March 1, 2026

How to Drive Better Returns on De-Fleeted Vehicles in 2026

Smart remarketing begins before vehicles enter the fleet, and is built on strong data and stronger FMC partnerships.

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A photo collage in memoriam of Mike Antich.
Articles•by Chris Brown•February 24, 2026

Remembering Mike Antich: “Always Make Your Free Throws”

For four decades, Mike Antich helped define modern fleet management by helping build its professional institutions. But those who knew him best remember his ability to make everyone feel like family.

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Videos•by Chris Brown•February 19, 2026

Rob Minton Shares His “Aha” Moments from Geotab Connect 2026

What surprised him most? AI’s acceleration, predictive maintenance traction, and the move from reactive reporting to predictive strategy.

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Geotab founder Neil Cawse on stage.
FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•February 17, 2026

The Moment AI Became Operational

“AI isn’t assisting us anymore. It’s doing the work,” said CEO Neil Cawse at Geotab Connect 2026. What does this mean for fleet managers?

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Articles•by Chris Brown•February 13, 2026

Auditing the Gray Fleet: How to Reduce Risk in Reimbursed Driver Programs

When employees drive for work, liability follows, no matter who owns the vehicle. A “carrot-flavored stick” approach shows fleets what to do about it.

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News•by Chris Brown•February 12, 2026

U.S. EV Adoption Is Climbing, but Commercial and Passenger Markets Diverge

New industry group data revealed that light-duty electric vehicle sales are hitting record market share and volumes, while commercial EV volume dipped. What’s driving the fluctuations?

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Arun Rajagopalan's, CEO and co-founder of Motorq, headshot is placed above text about the 2026 CAR conference.
News•by Chris Brown•February 6, 2026

CAR 2026: Rethinking Vehicle Valuation Through Health Data

How can vehicle-sourced performance data change the way fleets assess condition, time de-fleets, and set remarketing expectations? A seminar at the 2026 Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR) has answers.

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Articles•by Chris Brown•February 2, 2026

Fleet Electrification After the Hype Cycle

Moving past the inflated expectations of Fleet Electrification 1.0, industry stakeholders describe a new, measured approach focused on total cost of ownership, infrastructure planning, and duty cycle alignment.

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Digital Cover Features•by Chris Brown•February 1, 2026

11 Fleet Managers Describe Challenges, Opportunities for 2026

Here’s what is keeping fleet managers up at night this year, and what they're doing about it.

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News•by Chris Brown•January 27, 2026

WEX Unveils Fleet Card Unifying Fueling and Public EV Charging Payments

WEX’s Jay Collins spoke with Automotive Fleet about how unifying fuel and EV charging into one system helps fleets scale electrification without adding administrative complexity.

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