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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 1, 2009

Editor’s Corner: Embracing the 60,000-Mile Rental Car

There are signs of a philosophy shift toward higher-mileage rental cars.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 23, 2009

The Future of In-Car Communications

“Find me the nearest hardware store that sells Western Red Cedar shingles at the lowest price. Then direct me there.” Talking to your car using telematics, Wi-Fi, and mobile computing promise to revolutionize productivity in the vehicle.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 20, 2009

It’s Not Easy Going Green

The troubled economy and depressed wholesale market are making it doubly tough for fleets looking to go green. But there are ways of coping with both.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 1, 2009

Hertz Goes Big With Car Sharing

Hertz says it will profit from its car-sharing venture by adding standard in-car technology, exploiting untapped markets and leveraging the company’s considerable economies of scale.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2008

Economic Indicators in Vehicle Remarketing

Wholesale auction prices have begun to stabilize, though the recent financial crisis could throw a monkey wrench into gains.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2008

New Ford F-150 Gets to Work

BF gave the all-new 2009 Ford F-150 a beating to prove its best-in-class features.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2008

Small Car Demand: How the Majors Are Coping

The majors say most SUVs are bought as program cars, protecting them from the drop in the used car market.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2008

Towing the Line

We gave two seasoned tow truck operators a 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 with a wrecker package for a true workout and let them sound off on the results.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 1, 2008

2009 Dodge Ram: Less Fuel, More Power

For the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, Dodge engineered 13 percent more power into its new HEMI and still managed an improvement in fuel economy.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 1, 2008

The Future of In-Car Communications

”Find me the nearest hardware store that sells Western Red Cedar shingles at the lowest price. Then direct me there.” Talking to your car using telematics, Wi-Fi and mobile computing promise to revolutionize productivity in the vehicle.

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