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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 BrownMay 21, 2015

Fox Announces New Technologies and Expected Rate Increases

Fox Rent-A-Car has invested in a new website platform, a mobile platform and improved customer service tools. The company expects to raise rates by 15% in corporate stores starting July 1.

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Newsby Chris BrownMay 20, 2015

UK Rental Companies Plan for Abolition of Paper License

Car rental operators are taking a range of approaches to help renters in the UK and abroad deal with the abolition of the driver's license paper counterpart.

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Newsby Chris BrownMay 15, 2015

Hertz U.S. Revenue Down 3% in First Quarter

U.S. car rental revenue fell 3%; the company found $30 million more in accounting errors and plans off-airport store closures. Price increases are underway.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 6, 2015

E-Z, Advantage Explain Dual-Brand Strategy

The officers of the new combined company expound on integration plans, growth strategy and parent company Catalyst's role.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownMarch 13, 2015

Carsharing: State of the Market and Growth Potential

The carsharing market has grown from a largely subsidized, university research-driven experiment into a full-fledged for-profit enterprise, owned primarily by traditional car rental companies and auto manufacturers.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 13, 2015

Enterprise Acquires Triangle Rent A Car

The 36-year-old independent company started in 1979 and grew to 29 locations serving Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 13, 2015

Understanding On-Demand Car Rental

This new model borrows carsharing technology to free the rental car from the traditional confines of the rental lot and counter.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 13, 2015

Advantage Q&A: New Initiatives, New Direction

Bill Plamondon, Advantage Rent A Car's president, reveals specifics on the company's new training approach, new business and loyalty programs, fleet procurement and growth opportunities.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 13, 2015

Why Did Customer Satisfaction Drop in the Latest J.D. Power Survey?

While satisfaction in the 2014 survey bucked an overall positive trend, a few survey insights show a more complete picture.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 13, 2015

2015 International Car Rental Show Welcomes the World

The Car Rental Show turns 20 — and celebrates with a new name, a new headquarters hotel and the most content ever.

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