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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.

A Q3 earnings graphic that analyzes 2025.
Articles•by Chris Brown•November 6, 2025

Q3 Earnings Analysis: From Scarce Vehicle Supply to Competition

Automakers’ latest earnings show higher revenues and sales, but thinner margins due to incentive inflation, higher cost of capital, increased component costs, and EV-related investment charges. What does it mean for fleets?

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An Automotive Fleet graphic noting lessons from Ed Bobit.
FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•October 31, 2025

We’ve Been Here Before

If every generation of fleet managers thought they had the worst problems, what makes ours any different?

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News•by Chris Brown•October 29, 2025

Element Mobility Partners with InDrive to Streamline Services

Element Mobility and inDrive unite to simplify and optimize global fleet operations.

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A fleet maintenance graphic with a man on the right side holding a clipboard.
Articles•by Chris Brown•October 23, 2025

Labor, Parts, and Price: What’s Powering Fleet Maintenance Costs in 2025

Five quarters of data on the six most common maintenance activities reveal how cost composition and labor intensity influence fleet service trends.

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Two presenters stand before blue graphics featuring a compass and sea turtle design, highlighting fleet management innovation and leadership discussions at the annual AFLA event.
Articles•by Chris Brown•October 20, 2025

How Confidence & Courage Shape Every Career

What can two very different journeys teach the fleet community about courage, energy, and reinvention?

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A group of participants and organizers stand behind three colorful soap box cars at the starting line of the All-American Soap Box Derby track in Akron, Ohio, celebrating the launch.
News•by Chris Brown•October 16, 2025

Soap Box Derby Challenge to Debut at Fleet Forward Conference

Fleet and mobility leaders will take to the track in 2026 for a friendly race to inspire innovation and STEM education.

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“Safe Harbor: Navigating Fleet and Driver Safety” session at the 2025 AFLA Conference in Marco Island, Florida. Moderated by Corey Woinarowicz of FleetWorthy Solutions.
Articles•by Chris Brown•October 16, 2025

When Fleet Safety Becomes a Way of Life

At the 2025 AFLA Conference, safety leaders said lasting change happens when fleet managers move beyond policies and turn safety into everyday culture. How do you make that shift stick?

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Split image showing a man inspecting a damaged red car while on the phone, alongside a group of professionals reviewing charts and data on fleet safety and performance.
Articles•by Chris Brown•October 13, 2025

What Is a Collision Analysis Team — And How to Build One

A biopharmaceutical solutions organization defined how fleet managers can prioritize collision analysis, hold drivers accountable, and keep fleets safe.

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photo collage of trips
FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•October 9, 2025

4 Trips, 10 Flights, and a Thousand Fleet Conversations

Reflections on a month I spent connecting dots across policy, procurement, technology, and the relationships that are moving fleet forward.

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Fleet Forward Conference 2025 Session Graphic: “Survey Says: How Fleet Leaders Are Adopting (and Struggling With) Generative AI.
News•by Chris Brown•October 9, 2025

New Research at FFC2025: How Fleets Are Adopting — and Struggling With — Generative AI

David Prusinski of Vehicle Management Systems will share exclusive survey results on how fleets are adopting GPT-style tools and what generative AI means for the future of fleet management.

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