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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.

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. Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and National Public Radio.

Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•March 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.

Articles•by Chris Brown•March 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.

News•by Chris Brown•February 24, 2022

CEO of Avis Ukraine Updates Conditions

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

Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•February 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?

Articles•by Chris Brown•January 14, 2022

On Vaccine Mandates, Personal Freedoms, and Workers’ Safety

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

News•by Chris Brown•January 11, 2022

Rental Fleet Sales for 2021 — the Final Tally

With 2021 in the books, how many units were sold into rental fleets in 2021 compared to previous years?

News•by Chris Brown•December 8, 2021

2021 U.S. Car Rental Revenue Climbs 21% Year-Over-Year

The U.S. car rental industry’s expected revenues of $28.1 billion in 2021 represent the largest year-over-year gain in recorded history.

Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•December 3, 2021

How Uncertainty Is Benefiting Car Rental’s Bottom Line

Strong business performance usually comes during times of stability. Then how come car rental is doing so well in the most disruptive era in its history?

Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•October 28, 2021

What the Hertz/Uber Partnership Means to Mobility

There will be short-term impacts to the TNC model and long-term implications to our autonomous future. How will this work operationally?

Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•October 26, 2021

Hertz Just Wrote Chapter 1 of the EV Rental Playbook

With an order of 100,000 Model 3s by 2022, Tesla is now on par — or even surpassing — Hertz’s previous number one supplier. Can Hertz get the infrastructure in place to support this timeline?