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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•May 21, 2014

5 Game Changers for Work Trucks

At NTEA's 2014 Work Truck Show, manufacturers, conversion companies and parts manufacturers introduced advances in work vehicles along with better ways to produce them.

Articles•by Chris Brown•May 12, 2014

Vehicle Recalls Reach 9-Year High

While the total number of recalled vehicles hit 21.9 million vehicles in 2013, 2014 is on pace to break the record.

Articles•by Chris Brown•May 12, 2014

Hertz, Avis Budget Forecast 2014

In their most recent conference calls, Avis Budget Group and Hertz gave an outlook on pricing, fleet costs, the used car market and fleet optimization strategies.

Articles•by Chris Brown•March 11, 2014

Sales Slowdown Leads to Specter of Overcapacity

Auto manufacturers are ready to pump out more cars. Could this mean higher incentives and lower residuals?

Articles•by Chris Brown•October 15, 2013

Paths to Propane Autogas

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

Articles•by Chris Brown•September 19, 2013

Making the Case for In-House Maintenance

With a fleet of only 25 vehicles, this rain gutter installation company set up a service facility in-house and is realizing a 60% reduction in maintenance expense.

Articles•by Chris Brown•July 26, 2013

Hybrid Roi? The New Class

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

Articles•by Chris Brown•July 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.

Articles•by Chris Brown•July 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.

Articles•by Chris Brown•July 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.