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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 BrownDecember 5, 2023

In Memoriam: Joe Knight, Car Rental Industry Veteran

Knight served as vice-president of airport concessions and properties at Fox Rent a Car for 22 years and was former president and board member of the American Car Rental Association (ACRA).

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Articlesby Chris BrownJune 2, 2023

Lose the Card: Vehicle as Fleet Payment Device

Car IQ’s system eliminates card swipes at gas stations. But the greater benefit may be the reduction in unused cards, fraud, and fees — as well as the streamlining of payment processing across multiple merchants, municipalities, and toll authorities.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownApril 12, 2023

Remembering 17 Years of Car Rental Shows

The Great Recession, an even greater pandemic, and the evolution of new business models have not stopped the entrepreneurs in car rental from making their annual trek to Vegas — they've only motivated them.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownMarch 4, 2023

2023 Will Be a Great Year for Car Rental — But When’s the Tipping Point?

The fundamentals look good for a return to relative normal. But the transition to electrification looms, and we’re finding that it’s more complicated than we thought.

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Newsby Chris BrownFebruary 15, 2023

Tesla to Open Chargers in Massive White House Infrastructure Push

In addition to Tesla’s commitment, General Motors, EVgo, Pilot, Hertz, and bp are expected to add 100,000 new EV chargers in the next two years.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownDecember 7, 2022

What Does the New Normal Look Like for Car Rental?

Market conditions are pointing to a return to some semblance of normal in 2023. Don’t let it get you complacent.

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Newsby Chris BrownNovember 3, 2022

YTD Fleet Sales Trending Positive

The supply issues plaguing automotive are ameliorating month over month, but to varying degrees depending on fleet type.

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Articlesby Chris BrownOctober 11, 2022

What is Scott Painter’s Plan for 23k Electric Vehicles?

In explaining strategy for his new all-electric subscription startup Autonomy, Painter shares which manufacturers are poised to win the EV race, why Fair failed, and how his large EV order holds clues for where EVs will grow and how they’re used.

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Newsby Chris BrownSeptember 30, 2022

In Memoriam: John Mallo, Budget Franchise Pioneer

Mallo had locations in Ohio and Arizona as well as Las Vegas, which remains to this day. He was also one of the first licensees to open a Budget Car Sales operation.

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