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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.

Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 9, 2016

Renting Cars for the Ride-Hailing Revolution

HyreCar wants to rent your fleet to Uber and Lyft drivers.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 9, 2016

New Car Rental Franchise Launches in U.S.

U.K.-based Right Cars is already in 23 countries, and it promises to bring small, family-owned car rental businesses in the U.S. into one brand.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 8, 2016

New Business Models: Your Fleet, Skurt's App

The Los Angeles-based startup uses car rental companies' fleet to serve the new mobility market.

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Newsby Chris BrownMay 24, 2016

How One Rent-A-Wreck Franchisee Became a CNBC Star

Ernesto Mongillo, Jr.’s Rent-A-Wreck franchise was named one of CNBC’s 50 Star Franchisees for 2016.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownMay 12, 2016

Paths to Corporate Sustainability

In a new era of sustainable business practices, the three largest car rental companies share guiding principles and best practices that make both environmental and economic sense.

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Newsby Chris BrownMay 11, 2016

Jucy Carves a Niche in U.S.

Campervan rentals are growing based on strong word-of-mouth from outdoorsy millennials and an expat rental company from New Zealand.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 15, 2016

Safe Rental Car Act: What Now?

As the recall bill becomes law, car rental operators are tasked with interpreting it, solving compliance issues, and managing recall identification and repair processes.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 29, 2016

Safe Rental Car Act Passes as Part of Highway Bill

The recall bill will become law on June 1, 2016. The law exempts companies with rental or loaner fleets of fewer than 35 vehicles.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 29, 2016

Fox Affiliate Opens at New Border Crossing Facility

Fox is now taking reservations through affiliate Mex Rent-A-Car at the Cross Border Xpress terminal in San Diego, a new type of border crossing between the U.S. and Mexico.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 29, 2016

2016 International Car Rental Show: Collaborating for Change

This year's event will include seminars covering the recently passed recall legislation, national security, technology implementation and the connected car.

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