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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 BrownNovember 9, 2010

Sharon Faulkner Appointed Executive Director of ACRA

Faulkner brings more than 35 years of experience in car rental, as a corporate area manager, franchisee, independent RAC owner and legislative advocate.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 9, 2010

Nissan LEAF: How Does it Drive?

Executive Editor Chris Brown takes a test ride in the Nissan LEAF with Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 9, 2010

Merger Talks in Holding Pattern

While Avis Budget and Dollar Thrifty wait for an FTC ruling, the three public companies report solid financials.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 2, 2010

Majors Report Q2 Earnings

Dollar Thrifty again leads profit performance. Commercial business rebounds; leisure lags.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJune 28, 2010

Getting Into Vans?

While 12- and 15-passenger vans offer great earning potential, they require more time and labor and come with greater risk and responsibility. It’s not a business for the casual car rental operator.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJune 28, 2010

What’s Your Big Idea?

At the 2010 Car Rental Show, Jim Tennant of the Tennant Group held a profit idea session in which six products, services and ideas were presented that operators could bring home and employ in their businesses. Seminar attendees voted on the best idea. The winner, Sarah Romanowski of Ride Share Systems LLC, received a free pass to a future Car Rental Show. These six concepts could reduce expense and boost your bottom line.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJune 28, 2010

House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Bill to End Discriminatory Car Rental Taxes

H.R. 4175 prohibits states or local governments from levying or collecting a discriminatory tax on motor vehicle rentals.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownMay 1, 2010

Extended Hold Times vs. a Short Cycle

Rental car operators are increasing their fleet vehicles’ months in service. But do you really have to drive up hold times to survive?

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 1, 2010

What’s Wrong (and Right) With Car Rental Customer Service?

Consumer advocate Christopher Elliott weighs in on the industry from the other side of the rental counter, including damage complaints, surprise add-on charges, car rental taxation and no-show fees.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 1, 2010

Car Rental Show 2010: Right-sized for the Future

As the industry emerges from the recession, auto rental executives, operators and other professionals met at this year’s show ready to tackle the issues of fleet financing, lifecycle management, remarketing, utilization and no-show fees.

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