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Active in more than 50 countries, Audatex is the only global provider of auto claims solutions. ThinkTank is the North American automotive hub for industry information and trends we are seeing here—and abroad. We update ThinkTank regularly and welcome your feedback.

Breaking News and Automotive Trends

Michigan’s next boom: Electric car batteries - Forbes Magazine
U.S. production of batteries for alternative-power vehicles rises 38% in 5 years - UPI.com
Chevy Bolt battery’s 8-year, 100,000-mile warranty: How it compares - Motor Trend Magazine
Bill Gates injects $23.5 million into EcoMotors - fastcompany.com
Report: U.S. finds driver error in some Toyota cases - CNET news
Auto insurance fraud soars in Florida - Bloomberg Businessweek
When it hails, it pours cash for dent repair specialist in Atlantic City - Press of Atlantic City

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Quarterly North American magazine on industry directions and trends. Inside Audatex Directions, you’ll discover valuable data, information and knowledge. You’ll also see where our partners and clients are headed. Click on icon to view document.

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	Summer 2010	Summer 2010 Snapshot In this issue of Audatex Directions the cover story examines the future of next-generation carbon fiber and its potential impact on global automotive insurance and collision repair practices. As demand for increased fuel efficiency requires advances in the use of lightweight materials in vehicle design, carbon fiber is emerging as a viable alternative to traditional materials. This issue also highlights the new Strategic Advisory Council assembled by Hollander North America, Inc., a Solera Company, to provide collaboration among leading recyclers, insurers and collision repairers. In Audatex Directions, you’ll also find helpful articles on Lean practices, along with trends in U.S. collision repair and information on Audatex TechFocus™, an integrated and estimate-specific solution for accessing repair and replace procedures. Be sure to download your copy today!
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