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Auto Rental Focus

Chris Brown

Chris Brown

Associate Publisher

The Auto Rental Focus Blog takes side trips through the car rental industry, spotting trends, asking questions, and taking on topics. Martin Romjue, managing editor of Auto Rental News and co-chairman of the International Car Rental Show, and Chris Brown, ARN associate publisher and co-chairman of ICRS, are primary contributors.

Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•December 4, 2018

Five Ways the Connected Car Will Benefit Car Rental

From bypassing the rental counter to new ancillary sales opportunities, a completely connected rental fleet will transform the traditional rental model. And it can’t come soon enough.

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Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•October 17, 2018

A Brief History of Car Rental Excise Taxes

Let’s take a moment to reflect on the long path to the passage of the car rental excise tax amendment in the FAA reauthorization.

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Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•October 5, 2018

How the Evolution of Parking Will Affect Fleets

With cities constricting parking and now charging for use of loading zones — while fewer spaces are being built overall — fleet operators must view parking as dynamic to alleviate rising costs.

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Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•September 21, 2018

Start Forming Your Mobility Strategy Now

When we’re in the middle of a hype maelstrom, it’s hard to separate the fads from the revolutions. Fleets don’t need to be first adopters, but those forming their strategies now will able to take advantage of the truly transformative solutions.

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Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•August 9, 2018

Can Car Rental Sell a Subscription Service — and Make Money?

While vehicle subscription programs are still finding their footing, traditional car rental may be better suited than others already in the space to roll out a profitable program.

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Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•July 18, 2018

Hiring Drivers as Contractors in California? Be Careful.

Per new regulations, if you operate a fleet in California and you’re using drivers on a contractual basis, be prepared to make fundamental changes to your business.

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