Superior Wheels Awarded 2003 Dodge Dakota and Durango Wheel Programs

    VAN NUYS, Calif.--Aug. 7, 2002--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it has been named aluminum road wheel supplier for the 2003 model year Dodge Dakota light truck and Dodge Durango SUV. Production shipments for both of these models have already begun.
    "It's always gratifying to win new business, and never more so than when the new business helps cement an expanding relationship with an important customer. The new Dakota/Durango programs are in addition to Superior's recently announced PT Cruiser and Dodge Ram program wins from DaimlerChrysler. One of our top priorities is to continue building this relationship. We are working hard on a variety of aluminum wheel projects that may open the door for even more business with DaimlerChrysler in the years ahead," said Louis L. Borick, Chairman and President.

    About Superior Industries

    Superior supplies aluminum wheels and other aluminum automotive components to Ford, General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Land Rover, MG Rover, Toyota, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru and Isuzu. For additional information, visit Superior's Web site at www.supind.com.

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