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Mitchell International Partners with Thatcham to Provide Independently ... - dBusinessNews.com Posted: 12 Aug 2009 10:33 AM PDT Los Angeles - Mitchell Information Center empowers repairers and estimators with industry's most comprehensive set of repair standards for increased accuracy, efficiency and safety San Diego, CA August 12, 2009 Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of information, workflow and performance management solutions to the Property & Casualty claims and Collision Repair industries, today announced a partnership with Thatcham (The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre), the leading authority in collision repair research for European and Asian nameplates. This groundbreaking partnership marks the first time Thatcham's fully researched, proprietary repair methodologies will be offered in the North American collision repair marketmaking the Mitchell Information Center the ultimate source of collision repair know-how. Today's modern vehicles are increasingly unique and very much individual in their design. Each model year vehicle manufacturers add sophisticated technology to improve structural strength. While these advancements result in improved vehicle safety, cars have consequently become much more difficult to return to pre-accident condition, posing unique repair challenges. Thatcham's online solution, ThatchamNet, works in concert and complements Mitchell Information Center's OEM repair data, to provide technicians with the critical collision repair information they need to keep up with the industry's increasing demands. Thatcham's collision experts' methodology includes tearing down the latest vehicles in their UK-based technical research center to completely understand vehicle construction and devise pragmatic repair techniques that replicate the strength and integrity of the original construction. Thatcham's research team works very closely with both vehicle manufacturers to "design in" reparability and the collision repair industry to enable shops to repair high-tech vehicles with complete confidence. "Mitchell's partnership with Thatcham brings our customers unprecedented coverage of collision repair content, especially for complex, difficult to repair European and Asian market models. At the touch of a finger, our customers will be able to go online to the Mitchell Information Center and instantly identify the critical information they need to be able to safely and efficiently restore vehicles to pre-accident condition," said Marc Brungger, Executive Vice President of Auto Physical Damage for Mitchell International. "With this new partnership, we will be the first to introduce the North American market to repair procedures that are both independently researched and OEM backed, and we are very pleased to have Thatcham's world-class research experts on our team," added Brungger. Peter Roberts, Thatcham Chief Executive, says, "Repairers have frequently asked us to bring our collision methodologies to North America. However, it was important for us to partner with an established marketplace leader that is well respected throughout the industry, with a solid track record for bringing innovative solutions to the marketplace. Having worked closely with the Mitchell International for over a year, the Thatcham Team is confident that we have found the best solution provider to bring ThatchamNet to the North American market." Mitchell Information Center (www.mitchellinformationcenter.com) is a user-friendly, searchable database of historical vehicle repair reference data that spans up to 30 years and leverages Mitchell's 63 years of collision industry expertise. The portal provides access to critical repair information that helps collision repair facilities to efficiently and profitably restore vehicles to pre-accident conditions in a safe and timely manner. Collision repairers are encouraged to visit www.mitchellinformationcenter.com or contact Mitchell International at (800) 238-9111 for more information and a free trial of this new data module complete with European and Asian repair data. About Mitchell International, Inc. Mitchell International (www.mitchell.com) is a leading provider of information and workflow solutions to the Property & Casualty Insurance Claims and Automotive Collision Repair industries. The company's comprehensive solution portfolio streamlines the entire auto physical damage, bodily injury and workers compensation claims processes. Mitchell enables millions of electronic transactions between more than 30,000 business partners each month to enhance partner productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction. About Thatcham The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, or 'Thatcham' as it is widely known was formed in 1969 by British Insurers. The Centre is independently operated and has its own Board of Directors. Its main aim is to carry out research targeted at containing or reducing the cost of motor insurance claims, whilst maintaining safety standards. Thatcham provides products and services for a number of functional areas within the collision repair industry: Insurers; Motor Manufacturers; Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers. ### PR Contact for Mitchell International: Kam Hashim Boston Communications kam@prboston.com This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

VW HR Manager Says Local Auto Plant "Just Passing The Starting Line ... - Chattanoogan Posted: 12 Aug 2009 11:45 AM PDT VW HR Manager Says Local Auto Plant "Just Passing The Starting Line" On Hirings posted August 12, 2009 The general manager of the Volkswagen plant that is under construction in Chattanooga said the firm is "just passing the starting line" on hiring. Ryan Rose told members of the Chattanooga Association of Realtors and the Home Builders Association that only about five percent of the more than 2,000-person workforce has been hired thus far. Mr. Rose, at the luncheon Wednesday at the Chattanooga Choo Choo, said there are four main waves of hiring. He said the first includes salaried professionals in such jobs as engineer, quality engineer, purchasing, IT, finance and human resources. The speaker said in that hiring "we continue to get more and more locally." He said there have been more Tennessee hires than from any other state. Mr. Rose said some employees have been hired to work in Germany on the prototype of the new mid-sized sedan for the American market that will be built in Chattanooga. Next to be hired will be skilled maintenance workers who will be able to repair the complex equipment and robots at the plant. He said VW will start taking applications in that category in late summer or early fall and will begin hiring at the end of the year. For the actual production team, Mr. Rose said applications will be taken this fall and hiring will start early next year. He said applications will be taken in a variety of ways, including at career centers and online. He said VW will be gathering basic information from the applicants, including what are their job skills and what work they enjoy doing. The speaker said the application will include a "very hands on" step in which applicants will be placed in front of a car, given instructions, and asked to follow the steps given for vehicle assembly. He said applicants will be graded on the ability to read instructions and attention to details. Mr. Rose, who earlier worked for General Motors and helped launch new plants in Indiana and Texas, said, "It's not a pen-and-paper kind of process, and it's not a pen-and-paper kind of job." He said top candidates will be invited for interviews, then may be given conditional hire notices. He said they will go through pre-hire training, then some will be given formal job offers. Mr. Rose, who has bought a home in Ooltewah, said the plant, which is the only VW facility in the U.S., will initially produce 150,000 vehicles per year. He said the three main buildings now under construction at the Enterprise South Industrial Park will have 1.9 million square feet. He said the plant is on schedule for the start of production in early 2011. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Mitchell International Partners With Thatcham to Provide Independently ... - PR Inside Posted: 12 Aug 2009 06:58 AM PDT 2009-08-12 15:49:06 - SAN DIEGO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/12/09 -- Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of information, workflow and performance management solutions to the Property & Casualty claims and Collision Repair industries, today announced a partnership with Thatcham (The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre), the leading authority in collision repair research for European and Asian nameplates. This groundbreaking partnership marks the first time Thatcham's fully researched, proprietary repair methodologies will be offered in the North American collision repair market -- making the Mitchell Information Center the ultimate source of collision repair know-how. Today's modern vehicles are increasingly unique and very much individual in their design. Each model year vehicle manufacturers add sophisticated technology to improve structural strength. While these advancements result in improved vehicle safety, cars have consequently become much more difficult to return to pre-accident condition, posing unique repair challenges. Thatcham's online solution, ThatchamNet, works in concert and complements Mitchell Information Center's OEM repair data, to provide technicians with the critical collision repair information they need to keep up with the industry's increasing demands. Thatcham's collision experts' methodology includes tearing down the latest vehicles in their UK-based technical research center to completely understand vehicle construction and devise pragmatic repair techniques that replicate the strength and integrity of the original construction. Thatcham's research team works very closely with both vehicle manufacturers to "design in" reparability and the collision repair industry to enable shops to repair high-tech vehicles with complete confidence. "Mitchell's partnership with Thatcham brings our customers unprecedented coverage of collision repair content, especially for complex, difficult to repair European and Asian market models. At the touch of a finger, our customers will be able to go online to the Mitchell Information Center and instantly identify the critical information they need to be able to safely and efficiently restore vehicles to pre-accident condition," said Marc Brungger, Executive Vice President of Auto Physical Damage for Mitchell International. "With this new partnership, we will be the first to introduce the North American market to repair procedures that are both independently researched and OEM backed, and we are very pleased to have Thatcham's world-class research experts on our team," added Brungger. Peter Roberts, Thatcham Chief Executive, says, "Repairers have frequently asked us to bring our collision methodologies to North America. However, it was important for us to partner with an established marketplace leader that is well respected throughout the industry, with a solid track record for bringing innovative solutions to the marketplace. Having worked closely with the Mitchell International for over a year, the Thatcham Team is confident that we have found the best solution provider to bring ThatchamNet to the North American market." Mitchell Information Center ( www.mitchellinformationcenter.com : ) is a user-friendly, searchable database of historical vehicle repair reference data that spans up to 30 years and leverages Mitchell's 63 years of collision industry expertise. The portal provides access to critical repair information that helps collision repair facilities to efficiently and profitably restore vehicles to pre-accident conditions in a safe and timely manner. Collision repairers are encouraged to visit www.mitchellinformationcenter.com : or contact Mitchell International at (800) 238-9111 for more information and a free trial of this new data module complete with European and Asian repair data. About Mitchell International, Inc. Mitchell International ( www.mitchell.com : ) is a leading provider of information and workflow solutions to the Property & Casualty Insurance Claims and Automotive Collision Repair industries. The company's comprehensive solution portfolio streamlines the entire auto physical damage, bodily injury and workers compensation claims processes. Mitchell enables millions of electronic transactions between more than 30,000 business partners each month to enhance partner productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction. About Thatcham The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, or 'Thatcham' as it is widely known was formed in 1969 by British Insurers. The Centre is independently operated and has its own Board of Directors. Its main aim is to carry out research targeted at containing or reducing the cost of motor insurance claims, whilst maintaining safety standards. Thatcham provides products and services for a number of functional areas within the collision repair industry: Insurers; Motor Manufacturers; Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers. Contact: Jennifer Forman Sr. Director, Marketing 800-854-7030 Email Contact : or Kam Hashim Email Contact : This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Latest News - dBusinessNews.com Posted: 12 Aug 2009 10:04 AM PDT Los Angeles - Mitchell Information Center empowers repairers and estimators with industry's most comprehensive set of repair standards for increased accuracy, efficiency and safety San Diego, CA August 12, 2009 Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of information, workflow and performance management solutions to the Property & Casualty claims and Collision Repair industries, today announced a partnership with Thatcham (The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre), the leading authority in collision repair research for European and Asian nameplates. This groundbreaking partnership marks the first time Thatcham's fully researched, proprietary repair methodologies will be offered in the North American collision repair marketmaking the Mitchell Information Center the ultimate source of collision repair know-how. Today's modern vehicles are increasingly unique and very much individual in their design. Each model year vehicle manufacturers add sophisticated technology to improve structural strength. While these advancements result in improved vehicle safety, cars have consequently become much more difficult to return to pre-accident condition, posing unique repair challenges. Thatcham's online solution, ThatchamNet, works in concert and complements Mitchell Information Center's OEM repair data, to provide technicians with the critical collision repair information they need to keep up with the industry's increasing demands. Thatcham's collision experts' methodology includes tearing down the latest vehicles in their UK-based technical research center to completely understand vehicle construction and devise pragmatic repair techniques that replicate the strength and integrity of the original construction. Thatcham's research team works very closely with both vehicle manufacturers to "design in" reparability and the collision repair industry to enable shops to repair high-tech vehicles with complete confidence. "Mitchell's partnership with Thatcham brings our customers unprecedented coverage of collision repair content, especially for complex, difficult to repair European and Asian market models. At the touch of a finger, our customers will be able to go online to the Mitchell Information Center and instantly identify the critical information they need to be able to safely and efficiently restore vehicles to pre-accident condition," said Marc Brungger, Executive Vice President of Auto Physical Damage for Mitchell International. "With this new partnership, we will be the first to introduce the North American market to repair procedures that are both independently researched and OEM backed, and we are very pleased to have Thatcham's world-class research experts on our team," added Brungger. Peter Roberts, Thatcham Chief Executive, says, "Repairers have frequently asked us to bring our collision methodologies to North America. However, it was important for us to partner with an established marketplace leader that is well respected throughout the industry, with a solid track record for bringing innovative solutions to the marketplace. Having worked closely with the Mitchell International for over a year, the Thatcham Team is confident that we have found the best solution provider to bring ThatchamNet to the North American market." Mitchell Information Center (www.mitchellinformationcenter.com) is a user-friendly, searchable database of historical vehicle repair reference data that spans up to 30 years and leverages Mitchell's 63 years of collision industry expertise. The portal provides access to critical repair information that helps collision repair facilities to efficiently and profitably restore vehicles to pre-accident conditions in a safe and timely manner. Collision repairers are encouraged to visit www.mitchellinformationcenter.com or contact Mitchell International at (800) 238-9111 for more information and a free trial of this new data module complete with European and Asian repair data. About Mitchell International, Inc. Mitchell International (www.mitchell.com) is a leading provider of information and workflow solutions to the Property & Casualty Insurance Claims and Automotive Collision Repair industries. The company's comprehensive solution portfolio streamlines the entire auto physical damage, bodily injury and workers compensation claims processes. Mitchell enables millions of electronic transactions between more than 30,000 business partners each month to enhance partner productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction. About Thatcham The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, or 'Thatcham' as it is widely known was formed in 1969 by British Insurers. The Centre is independently operated and has its own Board of Directors. Its main aim is to carry out research targeted at containing or reducing the cost of motor insurance claims, whilst maintaining safety standards. Thatcham provides products and services for a number of functional areas within the collision repair industry: Insurers; Motor Manufacturers; Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers. ### PR Contact for Mitchell International: Kam Hashim Boston Communications kam@prboston.com

AUTO RACING PACKAGE: Auto Racing Glance - FOXSports.com Posted: 12 Aug 2009 06:51 AM PDT NASCAR SPRINT CUP Carfax 400 Site: Brooklyn, Mich. Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, noon-1:30 p.m.), qualifying (Speed, 3:30-5 p.m.); Saturday, practice (Speed, 12:30-3 p.m.); Sunday, race, 2 p.m. (ESPN, 1-5:30 p.m.). Track: Michigan International Speedway (oval, 2 miles). Race distance: 400 miles, 200 laps. Last year: Carl Edwards completed a weekend sweep, beating Kyle Busch off pit road on their last stops and pulling away for the fifth of his series-high nine 2008 Cup victories. Edwards won the Nationwide race the previous day. Last week: Tony Stewart won the rain-delayed race at Watkins Glen on Monday, holding off Marcos Ambrose over the final 21 laps for his Cup-record fifth victory at the New York road course. It was the series leader's third win in his first season as an owner-driver and his seventh career road-course victory. Fast facts: Mark Martin won the June race at Michigan for his third victory of the year. Jimmie Johnson dominated most of the race, but ran out of fuel with two laps to go, giving the lead to Greg Biffle, who then ran out on the final lap. ... Stewart needs only to start to wrap up a spot in the 12-driver Chase for the championship. Three-time defending series champion Johnson needs a 90-point gain on 13th place - currently Busch - to lock up a spot. Matt Kenseth is 12th, 58 points ahead of Busch. Next race: Sharpie 500, Aug. 22, Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, Tenn. On the Net: http://www.nascar.com --- NATIONWIDE Carfax 250 Site: Brooklyn, Mich. Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, 1:30-3:30 p.m., 5-6 p.m.); Saturday, qualifying (Speed, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.), race, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN2, 3-6 p.m.). Track: Michigan International Speedway (oval, 2 miles). Race distance: 250 miles, 125 laps. Last year: Carl Edwards raced to the third of his seven 2008 series victories, taking the lead in the pits and easily holding off Brian Vickers. Edwards won the Cup race the next day to complete a weekend sweep. Last week: Marcos Ambrose won at Watkins Glen for the second straight year. The hard-charging Tasmanian passed points leader Kyle Busch with a daring move through the chicane and held on to win for JTG-Daugherty Racing. Fast facts: Busch, a six-time winner this year, has a series-record 10th consecutive top-two finishes. He leads the season standings with 3,646 points, followed by Edwards (3,434) and Brad Keselowski (3,237). ... Ryan Newman, driving the No. 5 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, won the 2001 and 2005 races in his only other series starts at the track. ... J.J. Yeley will drive the No. 81 MacDonald Motorsports Dodge, his first series ride since the 2007 season finale. Next race: Food City 250, Aug. 21, Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, Tenn. On the Net: http://www.nascar.com --- CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS Next race: O'Reilly 200, Aug. 19, Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, Tenn. Last race: Ron Hornaday Jr. raced to his series-record fifth straight victory, beating Brian Scott in a green-white-checker finish Aug. 1 at Nashville Superspeedway. The 51-year-old Hornaday has six wins this year for Kevin Harvick Inc., and a series-record 44 overall. He also has a record three season titles. On the Net: http://www.nascar.com --- NHRA FULL THROTTLE Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Site: Brainerd, Minn. Schedule: Friday, qualifying; Saturday, qualifying (ESPN2, 6-7 p.m., 11 p.m.-midnight); Sunday, final eliminations (ESPN2, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.). Track: Brainerd International Raceway. Last year: Tony Schumacher raced to his fourth straight victory and the ninth of his 15 2008 wins, beating Cory McClenathan in the Top Fuel final. Tony Pedregon (Funny Car), Kurt Johnson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won. Last event: Antron Brown swept the NHRA's Western swing, beating McClenathan on July 26 in the Top Fuel final at Infineon Raceway. Tim Wilkerson (Funny Car), Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won. Fast facts: Brown leads the Top Fuel standings with 1,283 points, followed by Schumacher (1,084) and Larry Dixon (1,035). ... Pedregon tops the Funny Car points race with 1,101, followed by Ron Capps (1,090) and Ashley Force Hood (1,054). Next race: Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals, Aug. 21-23, Maple Grove Raceway, Mohnton, Pa. On the Net: http://www.nhra.com --- INDYCAR Next race: Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma, Aug. 23, Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, Calif. Last week: Scott Dixon won at Mid-Ohio to become the IndyCar career victory leader with 20, beating Ryan Briscoe by nearly 30 seconds - the largest margin in the series in a decade. Dixon broke a tie with Sam Hornish Jr., now racing in NASCAR, for the victory mark. Dixon has three wins this year for Target Chip Ganassi and leads the season standings, three points ahead of Briscoe. On the Net: http://www.indycar.com --- FORMULA ONE Hungarian Grand Prix Next race: Grand Prix of Europe, Aug. 23, Streets of Valencia, Valencia, Spain. Last race: McLaren's Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 26, the defending series champion's first victory of the year. Ferrari's Felipe Massa was seriously injured in qualifying when he was hit in the helmet by debris and crashed into a tire barrier at 120 mph. He had surgery to repair multiple skull fractures, and returned home to Brazil to recover. On the Net: http://www.formula1.com --- OTHER RACES KNOXVILLE RACEWAY SPRINT CARS: Knoxville Nationals, through Saturday (Speed, Saturday, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.), Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, Iowa. On the Net: http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES: Time Warner Cable Road Race Showcase, Sunday (Speed, 3-6 p.m.), Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis. On the Net: http://www.americanlemans.com WORLD OF OUTLAWS: Late Model Series: Thursday, Grandview Speedway, Bechtelsville, Pa.; Friday, Bedford Speedway, Bedford, Pa.; Saturday, Hagerstown Speedway, Hagerstown, Md. On the Net: http://www.worldofoutlaws.com U.S. AUTO RACING CLUB: Sprint Car and Midget: Saturday, Salem Speedway, Salem, Ind. On the Net: http://www.usacracing.com This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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