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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. 

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. Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and National Public Radio.

Videosby Chris BrownJune 13, 2025

The Pillars of Future Transportation [ICRS Interview Series]

How will more mobility options, fleet electrification, and autonomous vehicles combine to shape the future of the car rental industry?

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 8, 2025

Car Rental Is Still a People Business

2025 ARN Fact Book Publisher's Corner: When investing in technologies such as AI to make your business more efficient, don't forget that your frontline employees are your brand.

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Newsby Chris BrownAugust 19, 2024

Rental Fleet Sales Still Well Below Pre-COVID Norms

Yearly sales figures for rental in 2024 will be at least 40% lower than those for 2019.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 5, 2024

How Car Rental Operators Can Prevail in 2024

Column: We just exited the most disruptive — and profitable — period in the history of the auto rental industry. How can we prepare for what’s next? Hint: The biggest issue in 2024 isn’t fleet.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownDecember 11, 2023

Celebrating Mentors, Industry Friends, and Joe

Some things will never show up on a resume or an obituary, but they matter — to an industry and a friend.

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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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