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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.

Wide shot of main ballroom with attendees sitting.
Photo Galleries•by Chris Brown•September 20, 2024

AFLA Conference 2024: Driving Spirit [Photos]

AFLA's 55th annual conference in San Antonio was filled with education and networking in the sun.

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Photo Galleries•by Chris Brown•September 16, 2024

Photos & Quotes: Fleet Forward the Tour NY/NJ

The Tour made its second stop in New Jersey on Sept. 10, where fleet managers gathered to discuss current challenges, network, and drive the latest fleet models and EVs.

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A parked late-model Volvo XC90 midsize three row SUV.
Driving Notes•by Chris Brown•September 12, 2024

Fleet Review: Volvo XC60 & XC90 PHEVs

Volvo’s XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrid models are stylish, safe, sustainable — and surprisingly fast.

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A photo of the Chevrolet Trax, a compact crossover SUV.
Articles•by Chris Brown•September 10, 2024

Top 10 TCO: Compact Crossovers

We rank 36 compact crossovers based on their initial price, depreciation, and total cost of ownership for battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and internal combustion engine models.

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white commercial vans with an arrow indicating upward trend.
Articles•by Chris Brown•September 5, 2024

Charting 5 Market Factors for Fleets into 2025

Here’s a mid-year reassessment of operating costs, supply, lease maturities, and how EVs are affecting the market.

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AI generated image of woman at desk with AI robot helping her.
FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•September 3, 2024

Hope for Our AI Future (and Concern)

If you manage 100 units today, you’ll likely be asked to manage 500 or even 1,000 units in the future. Are you ready to form your AI fleet strategy?

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AI robots typing at laptops
Articles•Cover Story•by Chris Brown•August 29, 2024

Unlocking the Real Power of AI for Fleets

Generative AI will automate specific fleet management tasks, allowing fleet professionals to concentrate on high-level decision-making. But policy decisions around data privacy, cybersecurity, and workforce transition must accompany this evolution.

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Ram ProMaster EV is shown with title card of speaker.
Videos•by Chris Brown•August 26, 2024

New Model First Look: Ram ProMaster EV

Check out the new Ram ProMaster EV, available now as a delivery model and as a cargo model in early 2025.

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A line and bar chart showing historical fleet sales trends.
Articles•by Chris Brown•August 19, 2024

Fleet Sales on Path to Normalization

Automotive Fleet predicts that overall fleet sales of light-duty vehicles will equal or fall slightly shy of 2023 sales, though will still lag some 22% behind total sales in 2019.

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News•by Chris Brown•August 14, 2024

Element Fleet Management to Acquire Mobility Platform Autofleet

Autofleet, with clients in multiple fleet and mobility verticals, will continue to operate independently post-acquisition.

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