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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.

Videos•by Chris Brown•August 9, 2023

New Holman CEO Shares Company, Industry Vision

Chris Conroy shares his path to the new position, his strategic vision for the future of Holman, and the challenges and opportunities facing the fleet management industry today.

News•by Chris Brown•August 2, 2023

FedEx Ground Contractor’s Update: Inflation, Opportunity & Lawsuit Resolution

How are FedEx Ground contractors managing evolving challenges around inflation, cost containment, and business diversification? And what happened to Route Consultant’s lawsuit with FedEx Ground corporate?

Sponsored•by Chris Brown•July 12, 2023

Catalytic Converters: Preventing Thefts, Replacement Options

The increase of catalytic converter thefts over the last two years is staggering. Learn common-sense deterrents to mitigate catalytic converter thefts.

News•by Chris Brown•July 10, 2023

Fleet TCO Continues Upward Trend

Increases in financing costs and interest rates drove vehicle ownership expenses higher in the second quarter of 2023, with costs accelerating over the first quarter.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•July 5, 2023

Did We Learn Anything from the Lordstown Bankruptcy?

Lordstown Motor’s bankruptcy makes life harder on the upstart automakers still standing — but this hot glare of reality is exactly what the market needs.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•June 26, 2023

Chevrolet Silverado EV: First Drive & Product Deep Dive

With 450 miles of top range, the Silverado EV could be a game changer for fleets. But with unibody construction and an estimated curb weight greater than that of a 1-ton pickup, we’re in uncharted territory.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•June 21, 2023

Gray Areas in Fleet Management Call for Defining Your Guardrails

From HR pushback and unusual driver accommodations to potential employee terminations, fleet managers deal with “sticky situations” all the time. While fleet policy is black and white, reality often isn’t.

News•by Chris Brown•June 15, 2023

Q&A with SVT: Do We Need Another Fleet Management Company?

SVT Fleet Solutions is ready to fill a gap in the market by helping large commercial and municipal fleets navigate the transition to zero-emission vehicles from Class 1 to 8 — through a single-source provider.

Videos•by Chris Brown•June 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.

Articles•by Chris Brown•June 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.