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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.

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Newsby Chris BrownMay 30, 2025

Tariff Update May 30: Tariff Shifts Shake Up Auto Industry as Legal & Trade Battles Evolve

With the Court of Appeals temporarily restoring 25% Tariffs, costs, supply chains, and the policy landscape remain uncertain.

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Newsby Chris BrownNovember 3, 2022

YTD Fleet Sales Trending Positive

The supply issues plaguing automotive are ameliorating month over month, but to varying degrees depending on fleet type.

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Newsby Chris BrownOctober 6, 2022

How a Tight & Declining Wholesale Market Will Affect Spring 2023

Hurricane damage, high interest rates, softening used values, and a slowing economy will all have some effect on the coming used vehicle market. The greater issue is even lower sales — as the historic decline in the lease return rate from 2022 meets up with a big drop in lease maturities and lower dealer consignments.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 9, 2021

How Are Supply Chain Disruptions Affecting Car Haulers?

The auto transport sector requires specialized trucks and training. In times of surges and droughts of production, driver retention becomes an even bigger issue.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 28, 2017

TCO Champs: Crossovers or Sedans?

As consumers and automakers continue to migrate away from sedans toward crossovers, there are no clear winners when analyzing total cost of ownership of individual models.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 20, 2009

Used Car Market Outlook

Low auction inventories have kept used vehicle prices afloat. But does that mean you can finally sell your used pickup or SUV? And how has bankruptcy affected used car values?

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