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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 BrownSeptember 1, 2008

Small Car Reality

The days of customers being excited about a free upgrade are over. How is the car rental industry dealing with the shift in demand to smaller vehicles?

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2008

Finding Opportunity in the New Reality

The migration to smaller cars may be temporarily painful, but savvy operators know there’s new business to be had.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2008

Small Car Demand: How the Majors Are Coping

The majors say most SUVs are bought as program cars, protecting them from the drop in the used car market.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2008

Nicholson Promoted to President of Enterprise

Pam Nicholson, only the second executive outside the Taylor family to serve as the company’s president, discusses her career path, the merging of Enterprise with the National and Alamo brands and how Enterprise is tackling the challenges facing the industry.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 1, 2008

Car Rental Credit Card Coverage

Knowing the limitations on credit card car rental coverage will help you increase collision damage waiver sales.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 1, 2008

Call to Action

The call from the podium at the 2008 Car Rental Show in Las Vegas was to unite for the betterment of the industry as a whole. Is it possible?

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 1, 2008

In Memoriam: Fred A. Mudgett

Industry pioneer Fred Mudgett was a lifeline to the independent car rental operator and franchisee.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 1, 2008

Carfax Now Available to Rental Fleets

Carfax’s Service Link program transmits maintenance records directly to Carfax Vehicle History Reports. Some claim a $300 average lift on wholesale pricing of risk units.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 1, 2008

Car Rental Show 2008: Think Big Picture

Learn the latest issues impacting the auto rental market. Take home tips and techniques to tackle your day-to-day problems head on. Network at the martini and coffee bar and wine-tasting reception. See you at CRS 2008!

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2007

Industry Forecast 2008

Rental car companies are mitigating fleet costs by transitioning to risk vehicles and increasing holding periods. Could self-service rental car kiosks be the next big thing?

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