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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, 2007

Gas vs. Hybrid, A Fleet Analysis

The lifecycle cost experts at Vincentric help put a price tag on greening your fleet.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 1, 2007

The Green Advantage

An organization’s environmental “footprint” includes direct emissions into the air or water, electricity consumption, materials use, waste disposal and more. As media attention and public concern about climate change mount, more and more organizations are paying attention to their impact on the environment.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 1, 2007

The Baby Boomer Driving Dilemma

Retirement-age baby boomers are staying in the workforce in droves. Are you prepared to keep them in your fleet?

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 1, 2007

Calif. Clean Car Bill Hurts Fleets

Under proposed legislation, many fleets in California would be penalized for simply buying the right work vehicle for the job.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 1, 2007

Clean Car Bill Hurts Fleets

Under proposed legislation, many fleets in California would be penalized for simply buying the right work vehicle for the job.

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 1, 2007

How Will Fleet Cuts Affect the Auto Rental Industry?

Fewer cars means per-vehicle depreciation costs will increase by as much as 20% in 2007. How are the major RAC's coping?

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2006

8 Insider Lease Tips

Do you know how to get relief from that mileage penalty, or how to get a bin package for next to nothing? We asked leasing companies and leasing-related service companies to give us some tips and strategies on how small fleets can save money and time when leasing their fleets.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2006

Do Hows My Driving Programs Really Work?

Studies show that properly managed safety hotline programs reduce crashes by 22 percent or more. These services might be available to your fleet for free.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2006

Playing the Market: Rental Car Companies Go Public

Hertz and Vanguard will soon trade alongside Avis Budget Group and Dollar Thrifty Group on the Big Board. With profit pressures stronger than ever, what are the ramifications of rental car companies going public?

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2007 Ram Chassis Cab
Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 1, 2006

Work Trucks for Fleets: 2007 Dodge Ram Chassis Cab

The commercial chassis cab arena has a new player, and small business tradesmen, fleet customers and traditional chassis cab users are saying, “It’s about time.” Dodge introduces the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab this fall.

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