Superior Industries is Awarded New Wheel Business From GM

VAN NUYS, Calif.--Oct. 2, 20032, 2003--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it has begun shipping two newly designed aluminum wheels to General Motors Corporation for the redesigned 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.

"We are pleased to announce this entirely new business with General Motors Corporation. We are proud of our ongoing relationship with this key customer and look forward to continuing to develop opportunities with GM in the future," said President and Chief Operating Officer Steve Borick.

"Moreover, we are particularly happy to be associated with the all new Malibu which we believe is an excellent example of the impressive product development activity currently underway at GM. We see many opportunities in the years ahead as GM continues to offer its customers the performance and appearance advantages of aluminum wheels throughout its product lineup."

About Superior Industries

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

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