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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.

Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 13, 2017

How Small Fleets Manage Recalls

Auto manufacturers, dealers, and fleet operators weigh in on ways to hone the recall repair process.

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Newsby Chris BrownMarch 2, 2017

GM Fleet Partners with Spireon on Telematics Solution

Using General Motors’ OnStar hardware, Spireon will offer a customized version of its FleetLocate fleet management system to GM fleet customers starting in May 2017.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownFebruary 15, 2017

Mobility 2050: A Path for Car Rental

Here's what the future of autonomous vehicles may look like and how transportation markets are evolving along the way.

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Driving Notesby Chris BrownJanuary 10, 2017

2017 VW Golf Alltrack SEL

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is a Golf SportWagen, but brawnier, with VW’s 4Motion all-wheel-drive as standard.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 22, 2016

Comparing Vans by Lifecycle Cost

This analysis shows that ownership costs for vans with similar powertrains, GVWR, and capacities can vary by manufacturer as much as $9,000.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 22, 2016

Ready for Your Drone Delivery License?

Commercial drone deliveries are destined to integrate with fleet, but new regulations remain barriers to speedy implementation.

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Driving Notesby Chris BrownNovember 7, 2016

2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen 4Motion

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen 4Motion conveys understated functionality, until you step on the gas.

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Articlesby Chris BrownOctober 13, 2016

Car Rental in Kenya: Safari Tours, Oil Investors, Nonprofits

Nairobi-based Active Car Hire is gaining traction with long-term rentals to business clients while facing a large market of unlicensed competitors.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 9, 2016

Renting Cars for the Ride-Hailing Revolution

HyreCar wants to rent your fleet to Uber and Lyft drivers.

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Driving Notesby Chris BrownJuly 1, 2016

2016 Lexus GS 200t F Sport

Overall, the 2016 Lexus GS 200t exudes “race enthusiast” rather than conservative executive vehicle, and achieves this on a budget — making it a counterpoint choice for fleets compared to others in its class.

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