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Chris Brown

As associate publisher of Automotive Fleet, Auto Rental News, and Fleet Forward, Chris Brown covers all aspects of fleets, transportation, and mobility.

Order-to-Delivery Times Stabilize, to Improve in 2026

Fleet Vehicle Delivery Times Have Improved Since the Height of the Pandemic and Are Likely to Improve Further in 2026

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Market Dynamics of Commercial Vehicles, 2021-2025

New Data Shows Price Normalization, Aging Used Inventory, Slower Turnover, and Evolving Body-Type Demand

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Electric Vehicle Utilization & Charging Trends (2023-2025)

EVC Data Shows EVs in Fleets Are Narrowing the Utilization Gap With ICE Models, While Charging Time Remains the Top Driver Frustration

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How Fleets Use Vehicle Reimbursement Programs

Cross-Industry Analysis of How Companies Structure Mobility Programs Using Fleet Vehicles, FAVR, and Mileage Reimbursement.

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Projected Sales by Fuel & Powertrain Type

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Total Cost of Ownership by Vehicle Class

This Vincentric analysis ranks 1,323 models in seven categories for the 2025 model year.

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Fleet Manager Salary Study: 10-Year Trends in Responsibilities, Staffing & Compensation

An analysis of a decade of survey data reveals expanding roles, leaner teams, and compensation growth that only recently began to outpace inflation.

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Fleet Manager Personal Use: 10-Year Trends in Policy, Perks & Practice

An analysis of a decade of survey data reveals tighter personal-use controls, declining family access, and evolving cost-recovery practices as fleets redefine the role of vehicle benefits.

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Fleet Maintenance Trends & Cost Drivers

Five quarters of data on the six most common maintenance activities reveal how cost composition and labor intensity influence fleet service trends.

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Fleet Operating Costs: 2025 Snapshot

Fleet Costs Remain Historically High Even as the Market Stabilizes

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Fleet Sales Outlook for 2026

Overall fleet sales in 2025 are projected to be just under 2.8 million units. Total volumes may edge upward in 2026, but tariffs are the swing factor.

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We've Been Here Before

If every generation of fleet managers thought they had the worst problems, what makes ours any different?

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Fuel Outlook For 2026

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