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The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide has announced its series of 12 Mobile A/C Update training clinics: March 3-Tampa; March 8-Phoenix; March 15-San Antonio; March 16-Corpus Christi, TX; March 17-Harlingen, TX; April 14-Baltimore; April 14-Lansdale, PA; April 19-Columbus, OH; April 20-Grayslake, IL; April 21-Omaha; April 26-Medina, OH; and April 28-Wellesley, MA. All clinics will run from 6 to 10 p.m. For more information, call 215-631-7020, or visit www.macsw.org.

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The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has enhanced its website at www.ase.com by developing five interactive tutorials for automotive professionals and consumers. The multimedia tutorials can be played online or stored locally for offline viewing. They cover several different categories of general information related to ASE and its programs, and are slanted toward specific audiences. The tutorials are: general ASE orientation, ASE test preparation, why employers should seek ASE-certified technicians, why motorists should look for an ASE-certified technician and advantages and value of ASE certification for technicians. In addition, ASE has announced March 25 as the deadline for registration to take the Spring 2005 certification tests on May 3, 5 and 10, 2005. Registration information can be obtained by calling 888-273-8378, or by visiting ASE s website.

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced that its 2005 annual business meeting will be held April 20-23 at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. For more information, call 800-272-7467, or visit www.asashop.org.

Denso is launching a new line of aftermarket fuel filters that meet the same standards as the filters it manufactures for OEMs. The First Time Fit line of filters covers 40% of the Asian market and will be available for purchase next month.

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UltraFit Exhaust Systems' Direct Fit Catalytic Converters, Direct Fit Mufflers and Front Pipes can now be looked up online through Activant Solutions, Wrenchead, AMS Autoecat and NetCom e-cataloging systems. A CD-ROM catalog is also available upon request.

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The Federal-Mogul Technical Education Center (TEC) will award a 1966 Chevrolet El Camino SS to an engine rebuilder, technician or parts counterperson who enters the company's Training Excellence Sweepstakes by enrolling in a training workshop or field clinic, or contacting TEC for course information during 2005. There is no entry fee. To obtain more information, call 888-771-6005, or visit www.federal-mogul.com/training.

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Clevite Engine Parts recently announced the Engine Builders of the Year for 2004. Randy Dorton of Hendrick Motorsports and builder for the No. 24 car of Jeff Gordon received the Engine Builder of the Year Award posthumously for the NEXTEL Cup Series. Joe London of Chance 2 Motorsports and bmlder for the No. 8 car of Martin Tmex, Jr., took home the award for the Busch Series. Joey Arlington of Arlington Manufacturing and engine builder for the No. 1 truck of Ted Musgrave with Ultra Motorsports received the nod for the Cmftsman Truck Series.

A&E Hand Tools, whose brands include Kastar Hand Tools, Star Products, Hi-Tech Hand Tools, Hazet-North America and Tool Control Solutions, has introduced a number of new products, among them fine-tooth bit wrench sets, a five-piece foam kneeling pad set and a GM TBI through-filter adapter set with manifold. To obtain additional information, log on to www.aeincorporated.com.

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Airtex is offering diagnostics training courses instructed by ASE Master, L1 certified instructors with over 20 years' experience in the field. The courses are Engine Management Systems, Engine Sensor Diagnostics and Ignition System Diagnostics. To obtain additional information, contact your Airtex representative.

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General Motors has announced two recently upgraded websites to obtain parts for special restoration or performance projects. Check out www.gm-restorationparts.com for officially licensed restoration parts dating back to the 1950s. Performance parts for GM products can be found at the www.gwgoodwrench.com website.

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