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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.

News•by Chris Brown•April 8, 2020

Auto Rental News Releases Coronavirus Survey Results

In this survey of independent and franchised car rental operators in the U.S., 58% report a decline of gross revenues of more than 75%, with 17% reporting a 100% decline, essentially as a result of suspending operations.

News•by Chris Brown•April 8, 2020

CARES Act Analysis: 17 Takeaways for Applicants

These findings were gathered from the April 7 webinar “Navigating the CARES Act for Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses with Fleets.”

News•by Chris Brown•April 6, 2020

Bahamas 'at a Standstill'

As car rental is not considered essential travel in the Bahamas, Benjamin Davis of Drive Green Car Rentals says his only remaining business is a handful remaining long-term customers.

News•by Chris Brown•April 1, 2020

Federal Relief Is Coming for Car Rental

Small businesses of 500 or fewer employees will have access to $350 billion in loans under the Paycheck Protection Program within the CARES Act. This loan money could turn into a grant under certain circumstances.

Articles•by Chris Brown•March 31, 2020

Predicting the Evolution of Mobility Options in the Pandemic Recovery

Right now, a card on the dash saying “this vehicle has been hygienically cleaned” means a lot more than a five-star user rating. Looking past the pandemic, this brief cessation of non-essential travel might produce even greater change.

News•by Chris Brown•March 24, 2020

Finding New Car Rental Business in a Crisis

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, this Dollar Thrifty franchisee in Omaha is renting to local businesses that may not be thinking about a new business opportunity — grocery and food deliveries to their clients.

Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•March 18, 2020

Car Rental in Crisis: Prepare for the Rebound

The pandemic will end, and business will roar back. But for now, operators are asking: “When do I close my office? Why are we open right now? How long can I pay 40 people?”

Articles•by Chris Brown•February 12, 2020

What’s Happening to Carsharing?

With high-profile closures and pullbacks in 2019, the North American carsharing market looks to new market opportunities. But can it grow past its traditional base?

Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•December 18, 2019

Car Rental 2019: Solid Fundamentals, but Questions Ahead

Exiting a year of record revenues, the new year brings challenges from market disruptors, incumbent players new to the U.S. market, and new mobility models.

Articles•by Chris Brown•November 26, 2019

8 Fleet Forward Conference Takeaways

Data management and protection, electrification, telematics, video technology, mobile servicing, shared mobility, and advanced safety tech took center stage in San Jose.