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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.

Videosby Chris BrownJune 6, 2023

Which Technologies Deliver the Most Insights & Efficiencies for Fleets?

Marty Kuhn and Brian Bathe of Mike Albert Fleet Solutions drill down on predictive analytics, AI, telematics, data sourcing, and connected vehicles to reveal the solutions that are driving efficiencies for fleets.  

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Articlesby Chris BrownJune 2, 2023

Lose the Card: Vehicle as Fleet Payment Device

Car IQ’s system eliminates card swipes at gas stations. But the greater benefit may be the reduction in unused cards, fraud, and fees — as well as the streamlining of payment processing across multiple merchants, municipalities, and toll authorities.

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Newsby Chris BrownMay 30, 2023

Commercial Vehicle Registrations YoY: Pickups, Cargo Vans Big Gainers

Data tabulated by S&P Global Mobility shows that commercial vehicle registrations increased 16.8% overall in the first quarter of 2023 compared to 2022.

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Newsby Chris BrownMay 25, 2023

Why Is Ford Keeping AM Radio in New Models?

It turns out drivers will still get to listen to their sports and talk show icons after all, and there is a bipartisan bill to keep it that way.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownMay 11, 2023

Understanding the Importance of GM Envolve

Beyond the vehicle sale, it’s incumbent on automakers to own the growing and increasingly crowded space of aftermarket services for their fleet clients.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownMay 10, 2023

6 Trendlines from Q1 Earnings Calls for Stellantis, Ford & GM

As supply chain issues ease, production, sales volumes, and deliveries are up, with fleet sales leading the recovery. In this return to normal, will OEMs go back to volume over profits? 

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Sponsoredby Chris BrownMay 8, 2023

Holman & Schindler Elevator Corporation Talk Fleet Electrification and Custom Upfits

Schindler is in the process of electrifying its fleet. The process includes adjusting strategies to optimize new commercial EV models for the job.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownMay 8, 2023

Commercial EVs: How to Avoid Grid Upgrades & Just Get Started

The bottleneck to buildout charging infrastructure is real, while the regulatory pressures mount to start commercial fleet electrification. There are workarounds that avoid costly grid upgrades to help get a couple of electric trucks on the road now. 

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Newsby Chris BrownApril 27, 2023

Fleet Forward Tour Chicago: Understanding the EV Fleet Lease

On June 8, Tour attendees will understand EV lease structures, tax incentives, and how fleeting EVs impact total cost of ownership.

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Videosby Chris BrownApril 21, 2023

How Financial Sector Volatility Could Affect Fleets

Inflation, high interest rates, and bank failures — could organizations see an effect to their fleet lending lines?

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