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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 BrownMay 1, 2009

Rent Alert: Avis Halts Miami-Dade WeDriveU Operation

The chauffeured transportation industry has been fighting WeDriveU operations nationally on the grounds that the program does not adhere to the rules and regulations required of chauffeured transportation operators of luxury vehicles.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 1, 2009

Fox Celebrates 20

Fox Rent A Car remains focused on the leisure market with a business plan that promotes steady growth while weathering tough economic times.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 1, 2009

15 Ways to Build Your Business in a Tough Economy

This year’s Car Rental Show gives you more ways than ever to network, learn and build your business.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 1, 2009

Enterprise and Advantage Reach Agreement on the Purchase of Advantage Assets Out of Bankruptcy

The transaction is expected to close in April 2009. If the agreement is accepted, Enterprise will have the ability to close or continue to operate any of Advantage’s rental car facilities.

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 1, 2009

High-Tech or High Touch?

As technology continues to revolutionize the car rental industry, are we straying from the “high touch” approach to customer service?

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 1, 2009

Rent Alert: Fleet Loans for Rental Operators Included in TARP Bill

ACRA proposes amended language identifying the car rental industry as a recipient of financing.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 1, 2009

Hertz Goes Big With Car Sharing

Hertz says it will profit from its car-sharing venture by adding standard in-car technology, exploiting untapped markets and leveraging the company’s considerable economies of scale.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2008

Rider on the Storm

With a conservative business approach, stable credit lines and a solid local clientele, it might actually be a good time to be an independent.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2008

Don’t Open That Trunk

People leave the strangest things in a rental car. What happens when you’re left to deal with it?

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2008

Economic Indicators in Vehicle Remarketing

Wholesale auction prices have begun to stabilize, though the recent financial crisis could throw a monkey wrench into gains.

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