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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.

Newsby Chris BrownOctober 17, 2017

Sixt Opens at San Diego International Airport

Sixt Rent-a-Car officially opened in the San Diego International Airport yesterday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the airport’s consolidated rental facility.

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Newsby Chris BrownSeptember 15, 2017

ACRA Convenes Fourth D.C. Day on the Hill

American Car Rental Association (ACRA) members visited senators, congressmen, and their staffs to learn more on issues such as excise taxes, like-kind exchanges, and data control in autonomous vehicles.

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Newsby Chris BrownSeptember 7, 2017

Fleet Jam Session to Analyze Hurricanes' Effect on Industry

Fleet Jam Session, convening at the 2017 Auto Rental Summit, will provide analysis of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma's effects on the auto rental industry, from the used car market and new car sales to rental rates, volume, and new and used values.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownAugust 15, 2017

Do You Know Where Your Cars Are?

Operators discuss how they've configured their GPS tracking systems and honed their processes to mitigate rental car misuse while better managing fleet.

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Newsby Chris BrownJune 7, 2017

Former Sixt Franchisees Protest in South Florida

Brian Canin and Andrew Almand protested with picket signs at the Sixt Miami Beach and Ft. Lauderdale locations on Wednesday May 31.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 8, 2017

ICRS 2017: The Future is Now

This year's International Car Rental Show (ICRS) addressed the shifting dynamics in transportation with a blueprint on how car rental operators can take advantage.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 8, 2017

On Demand, Island Style

The Hertz franchise on St. Barts is giving vistors an hourly, self-service option to see the island, which in turn gives the business a competitive advantage in a crowded market.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownFebruary 15, 2017

Mobility 2050: A Path for Car Rental

Here's what the future of autonomous vehicles may look like and how transportation markets are evolving along the way.

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 15, 2017

2017 International Car Rental Show: Preparing for the Future

The keynote presentations for this year's ICRS will address the fundamental shifts in transportation, while the seminars, roundtables, and exhibits will demonstrate ways operators can improve their businesses today.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownNovember 23, 2016

Private Interests

The police raid of a car rental company in Detroit leads to questions on how insurance fraud investigations and prosecutions are funded — and the motivations driving the players on all sides.

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