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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.

Articles•by Chris Brown•February 13, 2019

Subscription Services: One Size Doesn't Fit All

But can they be profitable for car rental? One operator weighs in.

Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•February 8, 2019

The Car Rental Tax Merry-Go-Round: this Time, it’s a Music Festival

The money for the 2019 Atlanta Jazz Festival is appropriated from a car rental tax under the premise of “a downturn in the economy” and a decrease in sponsorships, though neither seems to be the case.

Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•December 17, 2018

As U.S. Car Rental Revenues Hit a New Record, What Lies Ahead?

While the U.S. car rental market hit a new revenue record of $30 billion in 2018, there are a few items on the industry’s “to-do list” to best position itself for the future of transportation.

Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•December 4, 2018

Five Ways the Connected Car Will Benefit Car Rental

From bypassing the rental counter to new ancillary sales opportunities, a completely connected rental fleet will transform the traditional rental model. And it can’t come soon enough.

Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•October 17, 2018

A Brief History of Car Rental Excise Taxes

Let’s take a moment to reflect on the long path to the passage of the car rental excise tax amendment in the FAA reauthorization.

Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•October 5, 2018

How the Evolution of Parking Will Affect Fleets

With cities constricting parking and now charging for use of loading zones — while fewer spaces are being built overall — fleet operators must view parking as dynamic to alleviate rising costs.

News•by Chris Brown•September 27, 2018

ACRA Calls for Action on Capitol Hill

During its annual Day on the Hill, ACRA members met with senators and representatives to discuss airport excise taxation, access to vehicle data, and issues related to vehicular terrorism.

Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•September 21, 2018

Start Forming Your Mobility Strategy Now

When we’re in the middle of a hype maelstrom, it’s hard to separate the fads from the revolutions. Fleets don’t need to be first adopters, but those forming their strategies now will able to take advantage of the truly transformative solutions.

Articles•by Chris Brown•September 10, 2018

Reinventing Daily Rental

European car rental startup Virtuo sees a bright future for the daily rental market serving leisure and corporate customers using an owned fleet — but without the pain points and friction.

Articles•by Chris Brown•August 22, 2018

Hertz: Customer Pain Points Should Drive Innovation

Auto Rental News sat down with Hertz at GBTA to discuss recent initiatives to improve the customer experience and how the company intends to gain share in a mature market.