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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 collage of images with text reading "2024 - Fleet Perspectives".
Newsby Chris BrownDecember 26, 2024

Top Fleet Perspectives for 2024

As the new year approaches, we’re reflecting on the content that delivered the “why” and “how” behind the biggest headlines in 2024.

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Videosby Chris BrownDecember 17, 2024

Polestar 3: Fleet Drive & Feature Dive

Polestar's second model is here! Step into the Polestar 3 all-electric SUV with Automotive Fleet’s Chris Brown and Joe Retzer of Polestar Fleet.

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Newsby Chris BrownDecember 16, 2024

2024 Fleet SUV of the Year: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

A pioneer of the compact crossover SUV segment, RAV4 Hybrid won the award for the first time. See where the RAV4 Hybrid ranks among the historical list of winners.

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Newsby Chris BrownDecember 12, 2024

Ford F-150 Wins 2024 Fleet Truck of the Year – Again

The F-150 won for the 10th time since the award’s inception in 2003. See where the F-150 ranks among the historical list of winners.

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Newsby Chris BrownDecember 9, 2024

Toyota Camry Named 2024 Fleet Car of the Year

For fleet drivers, the Camry mixes comfort, power, and fuel economy. See where the iconic sales fleet workhorse ranks in the historical list of winners.

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Photo Galleriesby Chris BrownDecember 5, 2024

Fleet, Auto Execs Intersect at 2024 LA Auto Show (Photos)

At the 2024 L.A. Auto Show's industry day — Automobility LA — fleet managers, fleet vendors, and automotive executives gathered for press conferences, new vehicle reveals, fleet-specific seminars, and a Fleet Mobility Showcase.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownDecember 3, 2024

Fleet Managers Are Middle Managers — And They Defy the Stereotype

Fleet managers wield a lot of power, and this power is growing as the job demands become more complex.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 27, 2024

2024 Personal-Use Survey: Weighing Perks & Charges

Personal-use charges have not kept pace with rising vehicle ownership costs, even as some fleet managers report a distinct rise in personal-use miles.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownNovember 21, 2024

How Much Trust Should We Give Generative AI?

I asked ChatGPT to synopsize my own work to create a new opinion piece for fleet managers on the benefits and potential pitfalls of AI. It didn’t get it quite right.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 19, 2024

Fleet Week 2024: 8 Trends Forming the Future of Fleet

At Fleet Week in San Diego, fleet professionals gathered to learn — and themselves formulate — the industry’s next steps in safety, AI, sustainability, electrification, and connected vehicles.

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