Thatcham, United Kingdon -- October 10, 2011 -- Thatcham, the research centre funded by UK insurers, is launching a fresh, vehicle based research strategy, with a clear focus on mitigating rising vehicle insurance claims costs.

Thatcham, United Kingdom -- October 5, 2011 -- The latest edition of Thatcham's Research News is now available online. This issue features an in-depth report on Autonomous Emergency Braking and its impact on real world casualty reduction.

Other highlights from the issue include a report on the Japanese Tsunami and its ongoing impact on automotive production, as well as a look at the way other manufacturers are developing their electric vehicle range.

Dallas, Texas -- September 30, 2011 -- I-CAR will have an expanded presence at Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), featuring training courses, on-floor education and booth space. I-CAR is the latest organization to sponsor the Multi-Shop Operator (MSO) Symposium.

Burlington, Ontario -- September 19, 2011 -- Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) has announced that a new vendor member benefit has been added to help shop owners and operators across Ontario.

With the valuation of a business property becoming so important and a number of shop owners both buying and selling, CIIA has introduced a new real estate assistance program.