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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 1, 2007

Sixt AG: The Art of Moving People

Germany’s iconic brand is going global, bringing service-oriented car rental and the concept of fleet leasing and management to developing markets.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2007

The Art of the Deal

The new consolidated rental car center in Anchorage was built within budget and opened on time using a unique business model. Can it work elsewhere?

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Articlesby Chris BrownAugust 1, 2007

What Happened in Vegas...

Should be broadcast to every RAC in America.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 1, 2007

Can Selling Retail Work for You?

Owning a used car sales franchise will deliver a better return on your off-fleet vehicles. But do you have the money to get in, can you play by the franchise rules and do you have an appetite to open a new business?

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 1, 2007

How Will Fleet Cuts Affect the Auto Rental Industry?

Fewer cars means per-vehicle depreciation costs will increase by as much as 20% in 2007. How are the major RAC's coping?

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2006

The New ACRA: Going to Bat for You

The primary objective of the American Car Rental Association is to fight for sensible legislation affecting the car rental industry on a local, state and national level.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2006

Playing the Market: Rental Car Companies Go Public

Hertz and Vanguard will soon trade alongside Avis Budget Group and Dollar Thrifty Group on the Big Board. With profit pressures stronger than ever, what are the ramifications of rental car companies going public?

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