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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.

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Newsby Chris BrownDecember 23, 2025

In Memoriam: Mike Antich, Fleet Industry Icon

A longtime writer, publisher, association leader, and industry architect, Antich helped form the modern fleet profession for over four decades.

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Videosby Chris BrownAugust 19, 2025

China's Growing EV Rental Market [ICRS Interview Series]

Richard Lowden, founder and CEO of Green Motion International and president of U-Save Car and Truck Rental, elaborates on this breakfast keynote at most recent ICRS.

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Videosby Chris BrownJuly 23, 2025

Planning Fleets For Flexible Rental Operations [ICRS Interview Series]

Solomon Cramer, president at Avis Rent-A-Car of Central Pennsylvania and North Central New Jersey, shares insights in this video about running rental cars in challenging market environments.

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Videosby Chris BrownJuly 8, 2025

Car Rental Industry Legislation That Got Results [ICRS Interview Series]

ACRA President Sharky Laguana details his harrowing experience trying to retrieve a stolen rental van from his fleet and how he pursued a long-term solution.

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Videosby Chris BrownJune 25, 2025

Balancing a Business With Industry Advocacy [ICRS Interview Series]

Sharon Faulkner, who recently stepped down as executive director of the American Car Rental Association for a new role, explains why rental car operators should find the time to support regulatory policies and approaches that benefit all businesses.

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Videosby Chris BrownJune 13, 2025

The Pillars of Future Transportation [ICRS Interview Series]

How will more mobility options, fleet electrification, and autonomous vehicles combine to shape the future of the car rental industry?

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 8, 2025

Car Rental Is Still a People Business

2025 ARN Fact Book Publisher's Corner: When investing in technologies such as AI to make your business more efficient, don't forget that your frontline employees are your brand.

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Newsby Chris BrownAugust 19, 2024

Rental Fleet Sales Still Well Below Pre-COVID Norms

Yearly sales figures for rental in 2024 will be at least 40% lower than those for 2019.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 5, 2024

How Car Rental Operators Can Prevail in 2024

Column: We just exited the most disruptive — and profitable — period in the history of the auto rental industry. How can we prepare for what’s next? Hint: The biggest issue in 2024 isn’t fleet.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownDecember 11, 2023

Celebrating Mentors, Industry Friends, and Joe

Some things will never show up on a resume or an obituary, but they matter — to an industry and a friend.

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