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.

Articles•by Chris Brown•May 24, 2019

Merchants Fleet Defines Scenarios for Sharing Fleet Vehicles

John Cail of Merchants Fleet outlines use cases in which fleet operators are implementing technology to facilitate automated, on-demand access to vehicles. The higher utilization is allowing them to eliminate 15% of their fleet vehicles — and in some cases 30%.

News•by Chris Brown•May 1, 2019

eCUVs: A New Choice for Urban Deliveries

With a payload of up to 2,000 lbs., the all-electric Able XR has the capabilities of a small pickup or van but for non-freeway urban environments.

News•by Chris Brown•February 26, 2019

Inaugural Car Sharing Conference Convenes in San Diego

The conference, held Feb. 22-24, provided educational seminars and networking opportunities for vehicle suppliers to peer-to-peer platforms such as Turo and Getaround.

Articles•by Chris Brown•February 13, 2019

Subscription Services: One Size Doesn't Fit All

But can they be profitable for car rental? One operator weighs in.

Articles•by Chris Brown•January 22, 2019

Hauling Cannabis and Cash: New Fleets Serve Exploding Industry

With recent cannabis legalization, new commercial fleets are springing up to transport pounds of marijuana and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash. Navigating wildfire growth, ever-changing regulations, and federal illegality, it’s a fast learning curve for these new cannabis entrepreneurs — the legal ones, anyway.