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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 BrownJuly 23, 2015

How Rental Companies Use Leasing

From taking advantage of a lessor's buying power to conserving capital, leasing is a good way to put wheels on the road — after doing your homework on the right type and terms for you.

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Driving Notesby Chris BrownJune 4, 2015

Driving the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris

A former mining town in the southwestern Colorado foothills provided the backdrop to test-drive Mercedes’ new medium-size commercial van.

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Newsby Chris BrownJune 4, 2015

Mercedes Predicts Fleet Niches for Metris Van

At an event held in Dunton Hot Springs, Colo., Mercedes-Benz outlined product plans and market niches for its new midsize van.

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Newsby Chris BrownMarch 27, 2015

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4x4 Goes Off-Road

The Bobit fleet team traveled to the Canadian Rocky Mountains to put the new 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4x4 to a true real-world test. (Photo gallery.)

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ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownMarch 13, 2015

Carsharing: State of the Market and Growth Potential

The carsharing market has grown from a largely subsidized, university research-driven experiment into a full-fledged for-profit enterprise, owned primarily by traditional car rental companies and auto manufacturers.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 13, 2015

Understanding On-Demand Car Rental

This new model borrows carsharing technology to free the rental car from the traditional confines of the rental lot and counter.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 29, 2015

Which EV Models Return Favorable Ownership Costs?

With reasonable duty cycles, electric vehicles can work for fleet — and they return favorable overall ownership costs.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 13, 2015

2015 International Car Rental Show Welcomes the World

The Car Rental Show turns 20 — and celebrates with a new name, a new headquarters hotel and the most content ever.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 17, 2014

Hertz Looks to Put Troubles Behind

This year has been one of turmoil and change for the Hertz Corp., as it parted ways with its CEO and has yet to file a financial report in 2014.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 12, 2014

Avis: Pricing Gains Tempered by Recalls

Avis Budget Group goes in-depth on how pricing is driving strong earnings, while this year's record number of recalls is taking a toll.

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