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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 1, 2010

The New Diesel Deal

Will market shifts caused by 2010 emissions regulations produce a move away from diesel powertrains?

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 1, 2010

How to 'Right Spec' Your Trucks and Vans

Downsizing to a smaller truck or van can improve your total cost — if you can afford the downgrade in capabilities.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2009

Out of Stock? Out of Luck

Dealer inventories at all-time lows make this a good time for small fleets to plan ahead and factory order.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2009

Rent Alert: Hertz Sues Wall Street Research Firm for Defamation

The case highlights the conflict between the rights of a Wall Street research firm to publish an opinion and the rights of a corporation to protect itself against faulty and potentially damaging analysis.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 17, 2009

Small Fleets Plugging In

All-electric and plug-in hybrid electric work vehicles are on the horizon in configurations that make sense for small fleets.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2009

How to Run a Successful Car-Sharing Operation

Do you have what it takes to be a CSO (carshare operator)? If you can harness the technology, educate your market and solve the parking, you could be raking in $1,700 RPU.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2009

Mint: Higher Profits by the Hour

This independent car sharing startup uses a built-in parking connection and community-based growth to make a run at profits in the world’s largest carsharing market.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2009

Dollar Thrifty Plans for Refranchising, Remarketing and Recovery

Scott Thompson and Jeff Cerefice discuss Dollar Thrifty’s move to refranchise, debt restructuring, fleet financing, the science of car sales, loving 45,000-mile rentals and how the company is positioned well for the run to recovery.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 20, 2009

Used Car Market Outlook

Low auction inventories have kept used vehicle prices afloat. But does that mean you can finally sell your used pickup or SUV? And how has bankruptcy affected used car values?

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 1, 2009

Rent Alert: Wholesale Price Roll

Low dealer consignment levels and a 30 percent drop in off-rental volumes have kept used vehicle prices afloat.

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