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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 BrownJuly 25, 2012

Downsize to Rightsize: Service Fleet Leaps into the Scion xB

This HVAC company downsized its service vehicles from traditional cargo vans to the Scion xB — without a technician revolt.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 21, 2012

Inside the Green Fleet Decision Process

With a directive to go green, numerous fleet applications and so many alternative-fuel and power options, what’s a fleet manager to do? Work the grants system, fit the vehicle to the task and calculate a favorable ROI.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 27, 2012

Which Hybrids Have the Lowest Cost of Ownership?

After five years and 15,000 miles of driving per year, are there any hybrids that actually have a lower cost of ownership than their gas-engine counterparts? One unexpected vehicle takes the prize.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 27, 2012

How Fleets Are Reacting to the Cell Phone Ban

A new survey gauges reaction to the FMCSA’s ban on hand-held use of mobile phones while driving. Where do you stand, and how will you act?

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 15, 2011

EVs Meet the Real World

Five Nissan Leaf users share their driving experiences. Is reality matching expectations?

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2011

An Entrepreneurs' Company: Payless Turns 40

Payless Car Rental has reached its 40th birthday with a singular focus on a business niche and the vision of entrepreneurs.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 8, 2011

Getting into Vans

The action in the commercial van market is getting hot and heavy. With pickup truck-like capabilities, improved fuel economy and white space for branding, new and updated van offerings are attracting a new breed of small business entrepreneurs.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 15, 2011

The Green Fleet Price Tag

Taking a hard-numbers approach to your vehicles’ tailpipe emissions and lifecycle cost data will help you improve your ecological footprint without breaking the bank.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 6, 2011

General Motors' 2012-MY Fleet Product Preview

General Motors gathered its fleet friends and family together in Palm Springs earlier this year to show off its product and give a glimpse into the future.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJune 1, 2011

Chrysler Fleet Preview

Five hundred attendees had the opportunity to preview and drive new models at the Chrysler Fleet Preview in Austin, Texas in March.

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