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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.

Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownSeptember 21, 2022

Green Motion Buys U-Save: What Now?

Richard Lowden of Green Motion and Tom McDonnell of U-Save dig deeper into the sale and outline how this newly combined franchised car rental brand can sustain itself and prevail in a rapidly evolving market.

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Videosby Chris BrownMay 23, 2022

ICRS Pulse of the Industry: Rental Operators on Current Challenges

Straight from the expo hall at the 2022 International Car Rental Show, ARN Editor Chris Brown caught up with car rental operators to find out the current challenges in the market right now, creative solutions, and outlook for the future.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownMay 6, 2022

Understanding Hertz’s First-Mover Advantages with EV Rentals

Hertz’s massive EV rental initiative will have impacts in the corporate and B2B sectors. It will also provide a hedge against supply shortages and deflated pricing, whenever that comes. But blazing a trail is never easy.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownApril 27, 2022

2022 ICRS: Renewed Vitality, Unprecedented Challenges

With more than 800 registrants for the 2022 International Car Rental Show, you could surmise that “the car rental industry is back” — but nowhere near what it looked like before the pandemic.

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Photo Galleriesby Chris BrownApril 6, 2022

Fleet Forward: The Tour Atlanta in Photos

The first Fleet Forward: The Tour stopped in Atlanta on March 31, where electrification experts interacted with fleet managers on how to electrify their fleets. Attendees got to experience the newest electric passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Check out these photo highlights.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownMarch 8, 2022

Is Hertz Back on Track?

Hertz’s 2021 fourth quarter and full year earnings call shed light on its post-bankruptcy future, the near-term prospects for car rental fleet and demand, progress in EV rentals, and a new corporate mindfulness.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 1, 2022

Who Is Poised to Win the Connected Services Market for Fleets?

A battle is brewing between the traditional telematics providers, third-party connected car platforms, and the automakers themselves, which are returning with new digital applications.

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Newsby Chris BrownFebruary 24, 2022

CEO of Avis Ukraine Updates Conditions

Haim Kapelnikov’s staff is safe, with part of his team evacuated from Kyiv to Lviv.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownFebruary 17, 2022

Omicron Isn’t Spoiling Car Rental’s Positive Momentum

Avis Budget Group was able to pivot to meet rapidly changing conditions last year. Can Avis and the rest of the industry manage what’s ahead in 2022?

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 14, 2022

On Vaccine Mandates, Personal Freedoms, and Workers’ Safety

A small business owner weighs in on the Supreme Court’s vaccine mandate ruling.

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