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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 five executives for Mercedes-Benz USA.
Articles•by Chris Brown•November 14, 2024

Mercedes-Benz USA Is Ready to Reengage Corporate Fleets

The luxury brand is taking a consultative approach to help fleets reach sustainability goals, promote employee retention, and manage TCO. Just ask Larry Henderson.

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Four people sitting on stage doing presentation.
Photo Galleries•by Chris Brown•November 6, 2024

2024 Global Fleet Conference in Photos

Check out photos from the first two days of the 2024 Global Fleet Conference, which convened for the first time in San Diego Nov. 4-6 as part of the new Fleet Week series of conferences.

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Photo of hundreds of cars in parking lot and tablet with "supply chain management" written on it.
Articles•by Chris Brown•October 31, 2024

Supply, Unchained: An Update on Vehicles, Upfits & Intergalactic Backorders

Vehicle supply is finally readily available in most sectors. Yet other factors are delaying trucks and vans from reaching fleets.

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Videos•by Chris Brown•October 28, 2024

Telematics & AI: Opportunities for Small & Medium-Sized Fleets

Smaller fleets that don’t have a dedicated fleet manager can benefit from employing AI in conjunction with telematics. GPS Trackit's Charles Kriete shows how.

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Technician cataloging parts, upward trend graph.
News•by Chris Brown•October 24, 2024

Service Times Improve While Maintenance Costs Rise

While “average time to resolve an issue” dropped 22.7% from the first half of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2024, costs for popular service tasks rose 4.2%.

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Attendees posing for photos outside.
Photo Galleries•by Chris Brown•October 23, 2024

Toyota Outlines Plans for 2025 at Annual Fleet Meeting (Photos)

Fleet managers, commercial fleet buyers, and Toyota fleet executives gathered at the Omni Amelia Island Resort to dive into new products, understand Toyota’s path to carbon emissions reductions, and drive Toyota vehicles.

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An EV charger with software
FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•October 16, 2024

What Happens When a Charging Company Exits the Market?

The closure of Enel X Way USA exposes the vulnerabilities and new complexities that fleets face on the path to electrification.

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Line chart showing ownership costs for non-luxury vehicles over last 12 months.
News•by Chris Brown•October 14, 2024

Interest Rate Drop Keeps Fleet Costs Steady

Decreases in finance and fuel costs kept TCO flat in the third quarter, partially offset by higher maintenance costs.

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Graph showing zero emissions regulations by state.
Articles•by Chris Brown•October 10, 2024

6 Factors Affecting EV Fleet Adoption by State

This new research, compiled by Inspiration Mobility in conjunction with Automotive Fleet, shows the potential for EV growth by state. The research accounts for regulations, incentives, temperature impacts on range, fuel cost savings, and charging infrastructure availability.

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Front dash of Mercedes-Benz EQB 250.
Driving Notes•by Chris Brown•October 2, 2024

Fleet Review: Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+

With a reasonable entry point and the refinement of a Mercedes, The EQB 250+ defines “practical luxury” for fleets.

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