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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 along with regional Tour stops, the Fleet Safety Conference, and DeliveryCon, for the last-mile delivery fleet market. 

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. He has appeared on Good Morning America and has been sourced and quoted in national media such as Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and National Public Radio.

row of fuel nozzles, diesel nozzle has ban circle over it.
Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 20, 2025

Why It’s Getting Harder to Buy Diesel Trucks

Sales quotas for electric trucks, credits trading, engine compliance, and on-road inspections are converging to shrink the availability of diesel trucks and raise prices.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 19, 2025

Carbon Emissions Vs. Ownership Costs: Cargo Vans

When comparing a vehicle’s carbon emissions and its total cost of ownership, which vehicles and powertrain types in the cargo van segment offer the maximum benefit for the money? [Part 3 of 5]

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Blue and white graphic detailing Ian Hucker's new position at GM Envolve.
Newsby Chris BrownMarch 17, 2025

General Motors Announces Ian Hucker as New Head of GM Envolve

Hucker will succeed Sandor Piszar, who retired in December.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 17, 2025

Inaugural Survey Highlights Fleet Managers’ Top Challenges & Priorities

What keeps fleet managers up at night? They cite budget pressures, safety concerns, and compliance headaches as key issues for 2025.

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Sponsoredby Chris BrownMarch 13, 2025

What’s Next for Fleets? Geotab’s Leaders Discuss AI, Sustainability & Fleet Innovation

What’s the present and future of connected vehicle technology? Geotab’s Mike Branch, Sabina Martin, and Neil Cawse, founder & CEO, have answers.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 6, 2025

Carbon Emissions Vs. Ownership Costs: Pickup Trucks

When comparing a vehicle’s carbon emissions and its total cost of ownership, which vehicles and powertrain types in the half-ton pickup segment offer the maximum benefit for the money? [Part 2 of 5]

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 5, 2025

Where Is Fleet Growing?

We combined research and economic metrics to determine the industry types and segments that are poised to add company-owned vehicles.

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Three Geotab executives deliver keynotes at Geotab Connect 2025.
FleetTakesby Chris BrownMarch 3, 2025

The Next Evolution of Telematics? Data2Everything (D2X)

When the development sandbox becomes open to everyone, telematics data can be used to create smarter cities, predict crashes, motivate positive behaviors, and promote drivers’ well-being beyond the vehicle. And a new acronym is formed.

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Sponsoredby Chris BrownFebruary 26, 2025

Bill Pugh on Career Building, Role Models, and Overcoming Adversity

State of the Fleet Industry Spotlight: Bill Pugh shares his journey in SaaS, smart cities, and breaking barriers as a Black tech entrepreneur.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownFebruary 25, 2025

A Clean Slate for Clean Fleets? 10 Policy Actions to Address Emissions Regulations

With the Trump administration aiming to dismantle emissions regulations, fleets face new uncertainties — but this is a chance to create a unified, federal policy roadmap. Here are 10 actions to get us there.

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