April 24-26
Las Vegas, NV

Authors & Contributors

Chris Brown

Digital Editor of Automotive Fleet, Fleet Forward, Auto Rental News

As editor of Automotive Fleet (digital), Auto Rental News, Fleet Forward, and Business Fleet, 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, connecting fleets with new mobility solutions.

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.

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In Memoriam: John Mallo, Budget Franchise Pioneer

(L to R) Tom Mallo, John’s son; John Mallo; and Joe Mallo, John’s son, meet with former...

Mallo had locations in Ohio and Arizona as well as Las Vegas, which remains to this day. He was also one of the first licensees to open a Budget Car Sales operation.

Green Motion Buys U-Save: What Now?

Lowden (left) and McDonnell see growth potential for dual-branding of U-Save and Green Motion...

Richard Lowden of Green Motion and Tom McDonnell of U-Save dig deeper into the sale and outline how this newly combined franchised car rental brand can sustain itself and prevail in a rapidly evolving market.

How CARB’s Gas Vehicle Ban Will Affect Fleets

Under CARB’s new rules, these fleet workhorses with ICE engines would start to be phased out in...

The California Air Resources Board laid down its most ambitious rule yet, which includes not only passenger cars but light-duty trucks. The rule is phasing out traditional power in fleets’ biggest workhorses.

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ICRS Pulse of the Industry: Rental Operators on Current Challenges

Straight from the expo hall at the 2022 International Car Rental Show, ARN Editor Chris Brown caught up with car rental operators to find out the current challenges in the market right now, creative solutions, and outlook for the future.

Understanding Hertz’s First-Mover Advantages with EV Rentals

Hertz plans to have “a considerable portion” of its fleet be electric by year’s end with...

Hertz’s massive EV rental initiative will have impacts in the corporate and B2B sectors. It will also provide a hedge against supply shortages and deflated pricing, whenever that comes. But blazing a trail is never easy.

2022 ICRS: Renewed Vitality, Unprecedented Challenges

Gary Smith, chief countries officer for Europcar Mobility Group, presented the opening keynote...

With more than 800 registrants for the 2022 International Car Rental Show, you could surmise that “the car rental industry is back” — but nowhere near what it looked like before the pandemic.

Is Hertz Back on Track?

Hertz, along with most of the car rental industry, is learning to live with a smaller fleet...

Hertz’s 2021 fourth quarter and full year earnings call shed light on its post-bankruptcy future, the near-term prospects for car rental fleet and demand, progress in EV rentals, and a new corporate mindfulness.

Who Is Poised to Win the Connected Services Market for Fleets?

A battle is brewing between the traditional telematics providers, third-party connected car platforms, and the automakers themselves, which are returning with new digital applications.