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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.

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Videosby Chris BrownMarch 18, 2026

How 5-Second Telematics Data Is Changing Fleet Safety

More detailed telematics data is giving fleets a clearer picture of what happens before a crash. Here’s why 5-second data matters.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownMarch 16, 2026

8 Trends: Work Truck Week 2026 Reveals a Fleet Industry in Reset Mode

Walking the show floor this year, the new focus was around “practical innovation” and pragmatic solutions. And oh yeah, a new small van.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 13, 2026

Oil Market Turbulence Is Complicating Fleet Cost Planning

Rapid swings in crude oil prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East could create longer-term cost pressures for fleets, affecting fuel prices, supply chains, and vehicle strategy, says NTEA’s Andrew Wrobel.

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Newsby Chris BrownMarch 11, 2026

CAR 2026: What Really Moves Vehicle Value Now — And What Doesn’t

A panel at the 2026 Conference of Automotive Remarketing will examine how resale value is created across the vehicle lifecycle and which traditional remarketing practices still deliver ROI.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 10, 2026

Managing the Driverless Fleet: What Corporate Operators Need to Know About AV Readiness

As software takes on the driving role, Dor Shay of Element's Autofleet details how fleets must rethink incident response, compliance, and operational control to safely scale AV deployments.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 9, 2026

Taming a 5,000-Vehicle Patchwork Fleet

How TurnPoint Services standardized vehicles and upfits across 60 service brands to create a scalable fleet model for rapid growth.

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Newsby Chris BrownMarch 9, 2026

Startup ZMD Motors Developing Electric Conversion for Ram 5500 Work Trucks

Detroit-based company says it has begun early development of a system to convert internal combustion Ram 5500 chassis-cab trucks to electric power.

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Videosby Chris BrownMarch 4, 2026

Can AI Really Make Fleet Drivers Safer?

Wheels’ David Glines explains how AI-powered coaching, connected vehicle data, and video telematics are helping fleets improve driver behavior.

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Digital Cover Featuresby Chris BrownMarch 1, 2026

How to Drive Better Returns on De-Fleeted Vehicles in 2026

Smart remarketing begins before vehicles enter the fleet, and is built on strong data and stronger FMC partnerships.

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 24, 2026

Remembering Mike Antich: “Always Make Your Free Throws”

For four decades, Mike Antich helped define modern fleet management by helping build its professional institutions. But those who knew him best remember his ability to make everyone feel like family.

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