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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, 2008

Carfax Now Available to Rental Fleets

Carfax’s Service Link program transmits maintenance records directly to Carfax Vehicle History Reports. Some claim a $300 average lift on wholesale pricing of risk units.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 1, 2008

GM Enhances Safety in Full-Size Vans for 2008

Head curtain side airbags and enhanced technology glass (ETG) are standard on passenger vans. ETG is a special three-layer glass designed to reduce the risk of ejection during a crash.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2007

A New Halo Car for Fleet

With the level of refinement in the all-new 2008 Chevy Malibu, fleet drivers might think they jumped a peg on the selector totem pole.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2007

Getting the Truck Out of Dodge

We put the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab in the hands of a work truck customer for a real-world review.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2007

Industry Forecast 2008

Rental car companies are mitigating fleet costs by transitioning to risk vehicles and increasing holding periods. Could self-service rental car kiosks be the next big thing?

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2007

Sixt AG: The Art of Moving People

Germany’s iconic brand is going global, bringing service-oriented car rental and the concept of fleet leasing and management to developing markets.

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Articlesby Chris BrownOctober 1, 2007

Run Flat Tires: Promise vs. Reality

Two systems vie for market share. Yet major engineering challenges must be overcome before either gains full acceptance.

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Articlesby Chris BrownOctober 1, 2007

Reducing the Risk of Rollover Crashes

Highlighted are the causes of rollover crashes and ways to prevent them. Driver education is critical.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 3, 2007

20 Ways Fleets Can Save Fuel

Increase your fleet's fuel smarts and savings with these 20 suggestions and best practices from small fleet operators.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2007

Confessions of a Road Warrior

The day-to-day challenges of fleet driving often clash with what the safety videos say. Is there a way to get business done and be safe at the same time?

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