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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.

News•by Chris Brown•March 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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Articles•Cover Story•by Chris Brown•March 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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Articles•by Chris Brown•March 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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Articles•by Chris Brown•January 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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Articles•by Chris Brown•January 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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Articles•by Chris Brown•November 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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Articles•by Chris Brown•September 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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Articles•by Chris Brown•July 25, 2014

How to Use Telematics to Increase Productivity

Five fleets weigh in on how they use GPS tracking, vehicle diagnostics, electronic communication and vehicle and driver data to automate tasks and improve performance.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Chris Brown•July 22, 2014

Fleeting With Used Vehicles

In the right situations and with the right fleet planning, car rental operators can save up to 20% on depreciation costs with used fleet.

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Driving Notes•by Chris Brown•June 27, 2014

2014 Ram Power Wagon

Trying to find a place to test the Ram Power Wagon’s true capabilities is no easy task — unless you happen upon another truck in distress.

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