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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.

Mike Antich speaking, with Spirit of Fleet Award logo
FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•July 29, 2026

What Does It Mean to Embody the Spirit of Fleet?

Presented alongside Fleet Manager of the Year, Fleet Visionary, and Fleet Hall of Fame at AFLA, the new Mike Antich Spirit of Fleet Award is unique in that it recognizes service to the overall profession. Just like Mike.

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Fleet 500 cover
Articles•by Chris Brown•July 28, 2026

Welcome to the New Fleet 500

Using vehicle registration data for the first time, the 2026 Fleet 500 offers a clear view of the evolving commercial fleet landscape.

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image of Darren Bradshaw in interview
Videos•by Chris Brown•July 23, 2026

How Stellantis Plans to Get Ahead of Fleet Downtime

Keeping fleet vehicles on the road has become as important as buying them. Darren Bradshaw of Mopar North America explains how connected vehicle data, AI, and proactive service strategies are helping Stellantis reduce downtime and move closer to predictive maintenance.

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title card with Ramel Lindsay, US Bank, and Chris Brown
Sponsored•by Chris Brown•July 22, 2026

Turning Fleet Payment Data into Executive Insights

Ramel Lindsay of U.S. Bank Voyager discusses how fleets can transform payment and transaction data into actionable intelligence to reduce costs, improve oversight, and support executive decision-making.

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three award logos with crowd underneath
FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•July 21, 2026

What Separates Great Fleet Managers From Everyone Else?

What do Visionary candidates with fewer than 10 years of experience have in common with Hall of Fame nominees with a lifetime under their belts?

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fuel pump and rising price graph
News•by Chris Brown•July 21, 2026

Why the IRS Raised Its Mileage Rate in the Middle of 2026

Fuel-price volatility drove the rare increase to 76 cents per mile, the fifth midyear adjustment since 2000.

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A car dealership with added inscription "Every fleet vehicle eventually becomes local."
Articles•by Chris Brown•July 15, 2026

Your Local Dealer Knows More Than You Think

Your local dealer can provide an information advantage that extends well beyond courtesy deliveries.

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Title card with Reed Jackson: The Fleet Analyst is the new Strategic Position
Videos•by Chris Brown•July 14, 2026

Why Fleets Are Creating Dedicated Fleet Analyst Positions

Telematics, AI, EVs, and connected technologies are generating more fleet data than traditional teams can effectively manage. Reed Jackson explains why dedicated fleet analytics roles are emerging to turn that information into better operational decisions.

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a Slate EV preview thumnbail
Videos•by Chris Brown•July 14, 2026

First Look: Slate Auto's Electric Fleet Pickup

Could an affordable, modular EV pickup make electrification more practical for fleets?

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Videos•by Chris Brown•July 13, 2026

Soap Box Derby Challenge: What’s Powering Team Brown

The car is coming together, the students are solving real build problems, and the fleet industry is helping push Team Brown toward the starting line.

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