From Automotive Parts and Accessories to Total Lifestyle Support, AUTOBACS SEVEN CO., LTD., Launches First U.S. Mega Store in Orange County (Stanton), CA

STANTON, Calif., Aug. 25, 2003 -- AUTOBACS SEVEN CO., LTD., a publicly traded company on the Tokyo, Osaka and London stock exchanges, is opening its first U.S. SUPER AUTOBACS "Car-Life" retail store in Stanton, California on August 28, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. AUTOBACS SEVEN is Japan's largest automotive aftermarket parts and accessories retailer. The new SUPER AUTOBACS store, located in Orange County, is geared toward the avid auto enthusiast and boasts 35,000 square feet of brand-name and original merchandise complete with specialty installation, maintenance, and car customization bays on-site. The store is located at 12645 Beach Blvd., Stanton, CA 90680.

"SUPER AUTOBACS is the car lover's utopia. From the moment you step into a SUPER AUTOBACS store, you know that your car lifestyle will never be the same," boasts Mr. Yasukiyo Tajima, President and CEO of AUTOBACS U.S.A., Inc. "We've taken out the word 'boring' out of shopping for car essentials and raised the level of personal 'car-life' support by carrying the coolest and widest selection of high-performance aftermarket products and accessories -- anywhere. When in comes to your car, AUTOBACS is the ultimate shopping and service-oriented experience."

The new SUPER AUTOBACS mega store will carry more than 80 brands and 10,000 products, including brand name products for both American and import cars. The store features cleanly designated departments as if shopping in a sophisticated department store, making all products easy to find. Customers can purchase tires, wheels, performance parts, custom audio systems, security and GPS systems, bumpers and grills, as well as select from thousands of unique gadgets, collectibles, specialty books, sunglasses and other original car and SUV related merchandise. Autobacs' service offerings include on-site audio and parts installation, car customization, and certified maintenance service. Customers can even snack and watch their cars being worked on from a viewing room cafe.

About AUTOBACS SEVEN CO., LTD. ( www.autobacs-seven.com )

AUTOBACS SEVEN was established in 1948 as a wholesaler and retailer of automobile parts. Since the first AUTOBACS specialty automotive outlet opened in Osaka in 1974, the company has since become known as Japan's premier source for automobile parts and service. There are now more than 500 AUTOBACS franchises across Japan and overseas. Today AUTOBACS SEVEN is moving beyond its niche as a retailer of automotive products, evolving into a business that provides comprehensive support for the car lifestyle -- a one-stop source for all automotive needs. AUTOBACS U.S.A., Inc., a 100% subsidiary of AUTOBACS SEVEN CO., LTD., was established on May 21, 2001.

AUTOBACS U.S.A., INC. 12645 Beach Blvd., Stanton, CA 90680

Tel: 714-903-9900