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All Cars Electric Archive: November 2009 - All Cars Electric

Luxury Plug-In Carmaker Fisker Signs Up Europe's Emil Frey AG As ... - EV World

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 05:16 AM PST

IRVINE, CA – Fisker Automotive will partner with the Emil Frey Group, one of Europe's most established and prestigious auto groups, to import, market and service its premium plug-in hybrid cars on the continent.

The Emil Frey Group owns and operates more than 100 retail centers in six countries and handles multiple premium brands. Locations in Switzerland, Germany, France, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland will provide Fisker with a strong operational base in Europe.

Founded in 1924 by 26-year-old motorcycle mechanic Emil Frey the Emil Frey Group has grown into a major European auto importer, retailer, parts distributor and financial service provider. Over 85 years the Emil Frey Group has established a solid reputation for quality customer service, commitment and financial stability.

"We are pleased to partner with the Emil Frey Group to bring advanced technology vehicles to the European market," said Marti Eulberg, vice president, global sales and marketing. "This partnership will allow Fisker to deliver the Karma to European markets through an established and proven retailer network."

"We are very excited of the new perspective Fisker is offering. The combination of an extraordinary design, high performance, beautiful materials and outstanding energy efficiency of the Karma Plug-In Hybrid is most convincing," commented Hans-Peter Plüss of Emil Frey AG.

Fisker has already signed distribution deals with the Nellemann Group in Copenhagen and GP Supercars in Merano, Italy.

ABOUT FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
Fisker Automotive is a privately owned, premium American car company with a vision to lead the automotive industry into the next-generation of automobiles with high-end design expertise and eco-friendly powertrain technology. Global headquarters are in Irvine, California, USA.

The company was created in 2007 to leverage the design capabilities of Fisker Coachbuild, LLC, founded by auto design veterans Henrik Fisker and Bernhard Koehler, and the PHEV powertrain capabilities of Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ-QTWW), a major Tier 1 supplier of clean vehicle technologies to the automotive OEMs. Previously, Fisker, CEO, was design director for Aston Martin and president and CEO of BMW's DesignworksUSA. Koehler, COO, led operations for Ford's Global Advanced Design Studio and created concept cars for Aston Martin, MINI and BMW.

Fisker Automotive's first car is the Fisker Karma, the world's first production Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The four-door Karma will be followed by two variants and a second line of lower cost, high volume premium green automobiles by 2012.

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PDA Selects Mitchell International for Extended Estimating Solutions ... - PR Inside

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 05:09 AM PST

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SAN DIEGO, CA and FORT WORTH, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 11/04/09 -- Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of information, workflow and performance management solutions to the Property & Casualty claims and Collision Repair industries, today announced that PDA Corporation, the largest automobile inspection and appraisal service network in the country, has signed a renewal contract extending the PDA relationship with Mitchell for the next seven years. Under the terms of the contract, PDA will extend its use of Mitchell claims processing solutions to include UltraMate® Premier Suite, UltraMate® Motorcycle Estimating, TruckEst(TM) Estimating, WorkCenter(TM) Compliance and WorkCenter(TM) Total Loss. Empowered with this comprehensive tool kit of Mitchell products, PDA is well equipped to ensure top claims performance throughout its nationwide network of appraisal franchises.

"PDA has selected a wide range of Mitchell estimating products because they enable us to provide the industry's most accurate appraisals, which in turn reduces turnaround time and decreases claim loss adjustment expense for our customers," said Rodney Caudill, CEO at PDA Corporation.

PDA's network of 265 franchise offices and more than 700 auto and property appraisers conducts a high volume of vehicle appraisals throughout the U.S.
Reviewing and correcting estimates with multiple trading partners is an absolute necessity, which is why PDA chose WorkCenter(TM) Compliance. PDA's decision to add WorkCenter(TM) Compliance to its roster of Mitchell estimating products was based on its ability to dramatically streamline the estimating process by eliminating errors and inaccuracies up front -- before the estimate is committed and sent to the insurer. The result -- reduced cycle time and decreased friction with partners -- will add to PDA's business performance.

"PDA's commitment to an expanded partnership validates Mitchell's progress in building additional, valuable claims workflow solutions around the estimating process," said Scott Kozak, Senior Vice President of Auto Physical Damage Insurance Service and Sales for Mitchell International. "We look forward to continuing to deliver the best in estimating and workflow to PDA and the physical damage claims marketplace."

About PDA Corporation

Fort Worth, TX-based PDA Inc., ( www.pdacorporation.com : ) is a nationwide network of 265 franchise offices and more than 700 auto and property appraisers -- the largest automobile appraisal and inspection service network in the industry. PDA's primary market is the property and casualty insurance industry, which accounts for approximately 90% of its total inspection volume, with financial institutions serving as the remaining 10% of the volume.

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.

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Posted: 04 Nov 2009 05:02 AM PST

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All Cars Electric Archive: November 2009 - All Cars Electric

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FISKER AUTOMOTIVE PARTNERS WITH MAJOR EUROPEAN AUTO RETAIL GROUP

Tesla Motors currently has three corporate owned "stores" for their vehicles in London, England, Munich, Germany and Principality of Monoco. While Tesla Motors is keeping a tight grip on critical component assembly, final assembly and distribution, Fisker Automotive leverages old auto industry infrastructure for all suppliers, assembly (including...

Fisker Automotive continues to attract an impressive list of auto dealers in North America and Europe. Today, Fisker Automotive announces that they have selected the Emil Frey Group as a distributor in Europe, with locations in Switzerland, Germany, France, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland. Tesla Motors currently has three corporate owned "stores" for their vehicles in London, England, Munich, Germany and Principality of Monoco. While Tesla Motors is keeping a tight grip on critical component assembly, final assembly and distribution, Fisker Automotive leverages old auto industry infrastructure for all suppliers, assembly (including UAW labor for its new plant) and distribution. It will be interesting to see which business model flourishes. Leveraging the existing infrastructure will help Fisker Automotive rapidly ramp production and sales, but it comes with the same issues that hobbled the big 3 automakers. Tesla Motors is free of the issues that plagued the big 3, but can only slowly ramp their production and sales. Press Release: IRVINE, CA – Nov. 4, 2009: Fisker Automotive will partner with the Emil Frey Group, one of Europe's most established and prestigious auto groups, to import, market and service its premium plug-in hybrid cars on the continent. The Emil Frey Group owns and operates more than 100 retail centers in six countries and handles multiple premium brands. Locations in Switzerland, Germany, France, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland will provide Fisker with a strong operational base in Europe. Founded in 1924 by 26-year-old motorcycle mechanic Emil Frey the Emil Frey Group has grown into a major European auto importer, retailer, parts distributor and financial service provider. Over 85 years the Emil Frey Group has established a solid reputation for quality customer service, commitment and financial stability. "We are pleased to partner with the Emil Frey Group to bring advanced technology vehicles to the European market," said Marti Eulberg, vice president, global sales and marketing. "This partnership will allow Fisker to deliver the Karma to European markets through an established and proven retailer network." "We are very excited of the new perspective Fisker is offering. The combination of an extraordinary design, high performance, beautiful materials and outstanding energy efficiency of the Karma Plug-In Hybrid is most convincing," commented Hans-Peter Plüss of Emil Frey AG. Fisker has already signed distribution deals with the Nellemann Group in Copenhagen and GP Supercars in Merano, Italy. ABOUT FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC. Fisker Automotive is a privately owned, premium American car company with a vision to lead the automotive industry into the next-generation of automobiles with high-end design expertise and eco-friendly powertrain technology. Global headquarters are in Irvine, California, USA. The company was created in 2007 to leverage the design capabilities of Fisker Coachbuild, LLC, founded by auto design veterans Henrik Fisker and Bernhard Koehler, and the PHEV powertrain capabilities of Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ-QTWW), a major Tier 1 supplier of clean vehicle technologies to the automotive OEMs. Previously, Fisker, CEO, was design director for Aston Martin and president and CEO of BMW's DesignworksUSA. Koehler, COO, led operations for Ford's Global Advanced Design Studio and created concept cars for Aston Martin, MINI and BMW. Fisker Automotive's first car is the Fisker Karma, the world's first production Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The four-door Karma will be followed by two variants and a second line of lower cost, high volume premium green automobiles by 2012. Read More

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