Mitchell, a provider of technology, connectivity and information solutions to the property and casualty claims and collision repair industries, announced the availability of its Industry Trends Report (ITR), for the third quarter of 2013.
The latest report offers expert insight and guidance into evolving industry regulations and current events, and outlines how certain tools like Agile development and next-gen data gathering position companies at the forefront of market innovation.
Petrol price rises are under scrutiny again as The AA reports a 0.75p rise after months of falls and the Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) complains of a 5p rise in wholesale costs.
The 2014 Ram 1500 will offer a new, 3.0L EcoDiesel engine, mated with the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. The engine delivers an outstanding combination of best-in-class fuel efficiency, unsurpassed torque and impressive capability.
Pricing for the 2014 Ram 1500 starts at $24,200, plus $1,095 destination. The exclusive V-6 EcoDiesel with TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic transmission is priced $2,850 greater than a similarly equipped Ram 1500 with a 5.7L hemi V-8 with Torqueflite 8 speed transmission.
China’s Shandong Yongtai Chemical Group, manufacturer of the Durun tyre brand and the DMack tyres used in the World Rally Championship, and UK tyre wholesaler Treadsetters have jointly acquired automotive supplier Covpress.
For the sixth consecutive year, United States automotive technicians voted Interstate Batteries the brand to beat, outperforming its competitors in brand preferences and future intentions.
In an annual survey conducted by Frost & Sullivan, Interstate dominated the automotive battery category with one out of every two U.S. automotive technicians choosing Interstate Batteries as their preferred brand.
