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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.

Articles•by Chris Brown•August 1, 2018

Trimming the Fat From Fleet Management

Human interaction in traditional fleet management processes is inherently inefficient. But what can be done?

Driving Notes•by Chris Brown•July 24, 2018

2019 Subaru Ascent

The brand new 2019 Ascent puts Subaru into an important but crowded American segment — the midsize, three-row crossover.

Articles•by Chris Brown•July 23, 2018

What’s the Next Evolution of the Work Van?

Inside the Mercedes-Benz Vans Future Transportation North America workshop, Nick Tempelhoff has some thoughts.

Articles•by Chris Brown•March 27, 2018

Is America Ready for Sixt?

The top Sixt executives in the U.S. — Sebastian Birkel and Daniel Florence — open up about human interaction in a digital age, Sixt’s culture, career paths, and how the U.S. could soon be Sixt’s biggest market.

Driving Notes•by Chris Brown•March 3, 2018

2018 Mercedes-Benz S450

Last overhauled for the 2014 model year, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class gets a refresh for 2018 that includes new engines and an infusion of new tech into one of the most already advanced vehicles on the market.

Articles•by Chris Brown•February 15, 2018

A Fleet Grows with the Cannabis Industry

Hardcar Security’s custom refrigerated Ford Transits haul cannabis and cash for California growers and dispensaries. The company is establishing logistics and transportation best practices to help this nascent industry mature.

Articles•by Chris Brown•February 1, 2018

New Rental Models: Where Carsharing Meets Ride Hailing in NYC

Dryve, a new service renting cars to Uber and Lyft drivers, works to make the rental process as convenient and flexible as possible.

Driving Notes•by Chris Brown•January 16, 2018

2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid

The Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid is the least expensive model on the market to offer electric-only range, while offering spirited driving performance and plenty of standard features.

Articles•by Chris Brown•November 28, 2017

TCO Champs: Crossovers or Sedans?

As consumers and automakers continue to migrate away from sedans toward crossovers, there are no clear winners when analyzing total cost of ownership of individual models.

Driving Notes•by Chris Brown•November 1, 2017

2018 Mercedes Benz GLS450 4MATIC

The Mercedes-Benz GLS450 is the S class of SUVs. That’s expressed through Mercedes’ new nomenclature, which as of the 2017 model year carries the same levels across SUVs, sedans, coupes, and roadsters.