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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.

ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownJanuary 8, 2013

Dispelling Some Myths in the Car Rental Industry

As Auto Rental News embarks on its 25th anniversary year, I find that nostalgia is a seductive liar.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 6, 2012

What Are Challenges to Green Rental Cars?

While carving a niche through eco-friendly car rentals, these companies face numerous challenges, such as higher initial costs and keeping rates competitive to worrying about fluctuating fuel prices and competition from the majors.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 3, 2012

Abrams Consulting Celebrates 30 Years in the Car Rental Industry

Neil Abrams takes stock of the industry he’s helped shape for more than 30 years.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownJuly 3, 2012

How Is Car Rental Faring with Low Vehicle Supply, High Prices?

As the market adapts to an era of restricted supply, car rental companies hone the process of buying and selling cars to keep fleet costs in line.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownMarch 5, 2012

In Celebration of Michael LaPlaca...

Michael LaPlaca will be remembered as ‘the’ auto rental industry’s lawyer for his legal counsel to hundreds of car rental firms, his legislative advocacy, his written contracts and guides, and his roles as adviser, mentor and friend.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownJanuary 3, 2012

2012 Car Rental Show Preview: Gather for Solutions

The 2012 Car Rental Show will be one of our biggest in years. The best yet? You be the judge.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2011

An Entrepreneurs' Company: Payless Turns 40

Payless Car Rental has reached its 40th birthday with a singular focus on a business niche and the vision of entrepreneurs.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2011

2012 Tax Hit: Are You Prepared?

Budget licensee uses like-kind exchange program to avoid a tax burden for 2012 as a result of the discontinuation of bonus depreciation.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownJune 22, 2011

Rental Car Supply: Silver Lining, or Dark Cloud?

The used car market is enjoying historic pricing — but can you take advantage, and how long will it last?

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ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownApril 29, 2011

2011 Car Rental Show: Gaining Consensus, Setting Direction

Amidst overflowing conference rooms, a reinvigorated car rental industry gathered in Las Vegas to set direction on hot-button issues such as recalls, prepaid reservations and corporate sustainability.

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