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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 16, 2013

Ford BPN Dealers Rally At Product Event

Ford Business Preferred Network dealers converge on Cobo Center to gain product knowledge and tools to help them serve commercial customers.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 15, 2013

Enter The New Van Generation

With improved fuel economy and attractive lifecycle costs combined with traditional functionality, the latest van models are energizing the market once again.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 9, 2013

Inside the Green Fleet Decision Process

With a directive to go green, numerous fleet applications, and so many alternative-fuel and power options, what’s a fleet manager to do? Work the grants system, fit the vehicle to the task, and calculate a favorable ROI.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 16, 2013

Attendee Insights from the Car Rental Show

Our roving reporter caught up with Car Rental Attendees for answers to our burning questions.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 31, 2013

Do You Qualify for Fleet Status?

If your company’s fleet has grown, you may qualify for fleet status. If you do, the savings on work vehicles can be substantial.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 31, 2013

Spec'ing the Extra Mile with Do-It-Yourself Modifications

This sales fleet used some do-it-yourself modifications on the Isuzu Reach to create the optimal operating environment for its drivers.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 29, 2013

The Hybrid Payback for Fleets: A New Class of Vehicles

There are more hybrid models than ever before, but is the gap shrinking on return on investment for fleets?

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 8, 2013

Say Hello to Sixt

The 100-year-old car rental company has arrived in America with plans to expand its corporate stores and grow a franchise network. Do you have what it takes to be a Sixt franchisee?

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 30, 2012

Small Fleet Paths to Propane Autogas

Four fleets share their stories on the process of acquiring and converting vehicles to propane autogas and building the fueling infrastructure.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 6, 2012

What Are Challenges to Green Rental Cars?

While carving a niche through eco-friendly car rentals, these companies face numerous challenges, such as higher initial costs and keeping rates competitive to worrying about fluctuating fuel prices and competition from the majors.

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