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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.

photo collage of trips
FleetTakesby Chris BrownOctober 9, 2025

4 Trips, 10 Flights, and a Thousand Fleet Conversations

Reflections on a month I spent connecting dots across policy, procurement, technology, and the relationships that are moving fleet forward.

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Fleet Forward Conference 2025 Session Graphic: “Survey Says: How Fleet Leaders Are Adopting (and Struggling With) Generative AI.
Newsby Chris BrownOctober 9, 2025

New Research at FFC2025: How Fleets Are Adopting — and Struggling With — Generative AI

David Prusinski of Vehicle Management Systems will share exclusive survey results on how fleets are adopting GPT-style tools and what generative AI means for the future of fleet management.

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Handshake symbolizing strong fleet partnerships and collaboration with vendors, OEMs, and service providers.
Newsby Chris BrownOctober 8, 2025

Fleet Experts Break Down How Repair Bills, Tariffs, and Inflation Are Impacting Budgets

Fleets often can’t avoid higher costs, but managers can minimize their impacts through better discipline, smart parts choices, and stronger vendor partnerships.

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Merchants Fleet CEO addresses crowd at opening party.
Photo Galleriesby Chris BrownOctober 2, 2025

What Happened at Merchant's Fleet Summit 2025?

Now in its sixth year, the 2025 Merchants Fleet Summit gathered clients, partners, and the Merchant Fleet's team to collaborate on industry challenges, take in product demos, and network with old and new colleagues.

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Cory Beard holds a mic next to Tim Lovett and Chris Brown, who sit on a stage for a panel discussion at the Merchant's Fleet conference in New Hampshire.
Articlesby Chris BrownOctober 2, 2025

Managing Fleet Costs and Risk in a Tight Market

Two fleet managers share cost, cycling, and safety tactics that work in their fleet operations.

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A hand holding a glass globe with the Geotab and Verizon Connect logos over them.
Newsby Chris BrownOctober 1, 2025

Geotab Buys Verizon Connect’s International Commercial Operations

In a strategic move, Geotab has acquired 14 international markets, effective immediately. AF interviewed Geotab's Matt Kassell for more details.

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Photo Galleriesby Chris BrownSeptember 30, 2025

AFLA 2025 Conference in Pictures

Drawing over 640 attendees, the 2025 AFLA Annual Conference was held Sept. 14-17 at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida.

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Videosby Chris BrownSeptember 26, 2025

ZM Trucks CEO on Building a US Commercial EV Brand

Joost de Vries, CEO of ZM Trucks, discusses the company’s U.S. entry strategy, product lineup, and how it will stand out in the crowded electric truck market.

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A Fleet Forward graphic listing all of the moderators for a roundtable discussion.
Newsby Chris BrownSeptember 22, 2025

Fleet Forward Conference Launches First-Ever Big Solutions Roundtables

Learn directly from fleet experts, innovators, and industry veterans leading roundtables on today’s most urgent challenges.

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Videosby Chris BrownSeptember 22, 2025

Inside Hyundai's Fleet Strategy

Hyundai’s fleet head John Schwegman outlines the brand’s current approach to commercial and government customers, model mix, dealer support plans, safety packaging, and connected-vehicle capabilities.

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