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Ingersoll Rand is offering a limited-time rebate of up to $90 on the new IQ^sup V^ Series cordless tools charger, which powers the entire family of IQ^sup V^ Series cordless tools. The rebate offer is good for purchases made through May 31, 2007. In addition to the rebate offer, the IQ^sup V^ Choice allows technicians the freedom to buy only what they need, when they need it. Tools, batteries and chargers are typically sold at the same price whether bought together or separately. For more information, call 800-376-TOOL, or visit wwiv.iriaols.com/cordless.

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced the dates and locations of four Keep Educating Yourself and Staff (KEYS) events for the first half of 2007. Through an ongoing series of regional training events, the KEYS program will deliver quality management education and technical training to automotive service professionals. KEYS events already scheduled for 2(X)7 are: Mar. 10-11, Marriott Ontario Airport hotel, Ontario, CA; Mar. 24-25, Doubletree hotel San Jose, San Jose, CA; Apr. 13-15, Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ; and May 18-20, Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore, Tampa, FL. Log on to www.ASAshop.org/KEYS to get more information and to register online.

The Training Excellence awards program from ACDelco acknowledges those technicians and Independent Service Centers (ISCs) that make extraordinary efforts to improve their technical expertise. Technicians who complete any of the four ACDelco training curriculum paths-Brakes, Engine Performance, Electrical or HVAC-will receive a 3-in. custom medallion noting that they've completed the training and are now a specialist in that particular area. ISCs whose employees complete 10 AC Delco weh-hased training classes and six ACDelco instructor-led classes will receive a customized plaque. For more information on course offerings or to enroll in a training class, visit www.acdelcotechamnect.com and click on the 'Training" tab.

The 2007 "A/C System Kit Quick Reference Guide," which enables technicians and parts counter professionals to identify additional components needed for most automotive a/c repairs, is now available from Visteon. Available free of charge dirough Visteon distributors, the guide includes extensive kit listings for 1990 and newer vehicles from Ford, Jaguar, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda and Nissan.

Clevite Engine Parts has launched a comprehensive new program called Motorhead Heaven that's designed to provide performance engine builders with the technical, product and educational support they need to build winning engines, and to provide information for enthusiasts as well. The entire program is available, free of charge, at www.motorheadheaven.com. Among the features of the program are complete product information and full catalogs for Clevite engine bearings and parts, Perfect Circle Piston Rings and Victor Reinz gaskets, and "Gearhead Gab," a dedicated engine enthusiasts' chat room monitored by Clevite. In other news, the company has released a new Clevite 77 Performance Engine Bearing Catalog (No. EB-40-06), which lists bearings for Daimler-Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Mazda and Toyota 4-, 6- and 8-cylinder vehicles, plus special Custom Performance or race applications. For additional information on the catalog, log on to www.engincparts.com.

TI Automotive s Aftennarket Division has announced the availability of its 2007 Walbro fuel delivery products catalog. The catalog covers Walbro OE-quality electric fuel pumps, fuel modules and module repair kits, and is available on CD. A large number of photographs are included, along with application information, interchange data and installation instructions.

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Information on the newest Miller Electric Mfg. welding and plasma cutting equipment is now available in the company's new 2007 88-page fullline catalog. It offers product selection charts and describes the benefits available through Miller's online welding communities, which are free.

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The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) has launched a new website at www.nastf.org, which incorporates the organizations new logo, a new color scheme and other improvements. The site features a participant search function, which allows a user to easily locate information for all NASTF participants and NASTF committee members.

Eric "Scott" McDiarniid of Charlotte, MI, is the grand prize winner of a national sweepstakes sponsored by Purolator. He won a 21-ft. Triton boat and a 2006 Toyota Tundra 4x4 truck, together valued at $62,000. McDiarmids name was drawn from a pool of nearly 1.3,000 entries.

Management education courses are on the agenda for the 2007 Automotive Service Association (ASA) Annual Convention, to be held May 3-5 in Nashville. "All Stressed Up and No Place to Go" and "Got Change?" will be presented by Patrick T. Grady, keynote speaker at the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) in 2005. Both courses are AMI-approved, and attendees can earn six AMI credits for each class. The early-bird registration deadline is Mar. 23; online registration will be available soon. Log on to www.ASAshop.org for the latest details, or call 800-272-7467 ext. 220.

A new 180-page general catalog for 2007 has been published bv Lyon Workspace Products that features safe, secure storage solutions involving a number of major product categories, including lockers, shelving, modular drawer cabinets, safety and ergonomic products, workspace furniture, storage racks, tool storage and more. It also includes 15 pages of new products.

NGK Spark Plugs was honored by Genral Motors at the North American International Auto Show earlier this year for overall excellence in supporting CMs product efforts. The GM Supplier Award recognizes NGK's performance in quality, cost and delivery, as well as contributions to production and concept vehicles GM unveils at the NAIAS.

Monroe is giving consumers up to a $60 savings on future automotive services this spring through its "Ride Safe on Monroe" mail-in promotion. From now through Apr. 30, consumers can receive dollars off future automotive services through the purchase of qualifying Monroe shocks and struts or Rancho performance shocks at participating locations. Additional information and promotion forms are available online at www.monroe.com.

A new video produced by the Motor Vehicle Lighting Council (MVLC) alerts consumers to the dangers of "overdriving" their vehicles' headlights and explains how new lighting technologies such as xenon lighting can help make nighttinie driving safer.

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Don Kaczmarek, owner of Kaz's Main Street, in Collierville, TN, has won the NAPA BRAKES "Take A Brake" promotion. Kac/marek wound up driving away in a 2006 Dodge Charger HEMI. Bill Spaulding, an outside sales rep at NAPA Collierville, also was a winnerof a Domino's pizza party for his NAPA Anto Parts Store catered by NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip.

WIX Filters has announced an extensive lineup of sales promotions for 2007, including continuation of the WIX Hummer H2 mobile filtration education vehicle, a new "Geek My Garage" promotion and the launch of the VVIX Filters Filtration eLearning Center, which oilers convenient online courses. Participants who score 70% or better on course-ending quizzes earn the title of Certified Filtration Specialist.

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AutoXray recently unveiled its new "Envisioning Diagnostics for the Future" website at www.autoxray.min. which includes the latest information on the company's scan tools, code readers, cables, accessories and software upgrades. Users interested in receiving regular tech tips from AutoXray can sign up online to receive the company's quarterly e-mail newsletter, which also includes special offers on AutoXray products.

LearnKey, a producer of online learning systems, is launching its latest interactive, cm-demand training course to qualify more individuals to become automotive senicf technicians. The new eight-module course, "Modern Automotive Service Technician," contains over 380 hours of training essential to those entering or progressing in automotive service. It's claimed to he less costly than classroom-based training while giving students the flexibility to learn at their own pace. Those who complete the course will be prepared to become ASE certified. To get more information, log on to www.learnkey.com/automotive_training.

ATP-Inc. has introduced a new catalog (No. AT-2007) that features coverage through 2007. An improved format of the Catalog Index for 1970 and newer vehicles now makes it easier to find the correct filter kits and parts for any given application. The company also has published a new wall chart (No. WC07) that features application data through model year 2007, where appropriate, and includes a new "Transmission Fluid and Supplement Usage Chart." For further details, contact your ATP supplier.

Peter Meier of Zephyrhills, FL, has been selected as the first-ever CARQUEST/MACS mobile a/c and engine cooling system/heat transfer technician of the year. First runner-up was David Taylor of Sanford, NC; second runner-up was Robert Jacobs of Van Wert, OH. The announcements were made in early February at the MACS 27th annual Convention and Trade Show, Repair Round-Up! Technicians can sign up now at www.carquest/macs.com to be in the running for next years competition.

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