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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 BrownJune 8, 2021

Ford Maverick: What Can a Compact Pickup Do for Fleets?

You could say the all-new Maverick’s hybrid engine, unibody frame, and 4.5-foot bed make it a niche truck. But in the post-pandemic era of efficiencies and economics, fleets must apply a Swiss Army knife-like approach to job applications.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownJune 2, 2021

Charting Disruption and Resiliency in Car Rental

Multiple external disruptions have impacted the car rental industry in the last 25 years. Each time, the industry has convened at the International Car Rental Show to figure it all out and bounce back stronger than ever.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJune 2, 2021

The Future of Car Rental Telematics Is Direct OEM Integration

With cumbersome aftermarket device installations and lack of integration with car rental software, telematics hasn’t been easy for car rental. RentalMatic’s Thomas Brady outlines how and where this is changing.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 20, 2021

22 Questions to Answer Before Installing EV Charging Depots

The answers will dictate site design, energy management considerations, software needs, home charging requirements, and fleet policy updates. Without the proper attention, fleet operators face ballooning and unexpected costs.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 19, 2021

16 Questions for Getaround

Pat Notti, VP of Getaround’s Marketplace and Operations, answers questions on the Power Host Program, including how hosts are managing parking, insurance, vehicle supply, and the depreciation curve, as well as the attributes that make a successful power host.

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Newsby Chris BrownMay 11, 2021

Manheim: Mileage on Rental Risk Units Reach Record Highs

For April, Manheim’s rental risk unit share fell to the lowest level since 2002. Rental car companies are net buyers, not sellers, of wholesale used vehicles right now, says Cox Automotive’s Jonathan Smoke.

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Newsby Chris BrownMay 5, 2021

Automaker Sales to Rental Fleets Crater

Monthly and year-to-date comparisons of rental fleet sales to pre-pandemic periods in 2019 show unprecedented declines.

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Newsby Chris BrownMay 3, 2021

U.S. Travelers Can Now Rent from Major Car Rental Companies on Uber App

Partnership with CarTrawler allows major car rental companies to rent their cars through the Uber mobile app, with a valet delivery and pickup option managed by Uber.

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Articlesby Chris BrownApril 28, 2021

24 Takeaways from the Inaugural Data-Driven Fleet Experience

The virtual conference presented deep dives on how data is fostering intelligent fleets. The seminars, panel discussions, and networking sessions covered connected cars, electrification suitability, OEM-embedded modems, telematics market trends, the rise of third-party data integrators, the migration to 5G, and video telematics.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 29, 2021

How a Digital Key is Transforming Corporate Carsharing

Keyless technology combined with telematics is moving beyond traditional carsharing to facilitate in-vehicle deliveries, more automated pickup and return processes, and private carsharing trips with business cars.

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