MPA Announces New Line of Hi-Amp Alternators

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 4, 2003--Motorcar Parts of America ("MPA")(OTC:MPAA), a leading provider of remanufactured starters and alternators for the automotive aftermarket, today announced the introduction of a new line of high amperage (hi-amp) alternators at the AAPEX tradeshow in Las Vegas. Designed for vehicles that demand extra amperage to operate high-performance sound systems, entertainment systems, lighting packages or other aftermarket modifications, these hi-amp alternators will be marketed to consumers through automotive parts retailers.

"As automobile enthusiasts seek to enhance their driving experience with the latest electronics, the demand for power often exceeds the capabilities of many factory-installed alternators," stated CEO Selwyn Joffe. "These new high-amp alternators provide plenty of power to support advanced entertainment systems and other high amperage electronic devices, without compromising vehicle performance and reliability."

Every MPA hi-amp alternator benefits from the same dedication to quality and engineering that makes its automotive line among the most durable in the industry. MPA's quality-driven engineering and manufacturing processes include durability testing and root cause analyses -- in addition to "lean" manufacturing techniques originally developed by Toyota -- which contribute to a vastly improved product with increased durability and reliability.

About MPA

Motorcar Parts & Accessories, dba Motorcar Parts of America (MPA), is a leading manufacturer of replacement alternators and starters for imported and domestic cars and light trucks in the United States and Canada. MPA also assembles and distributes ignition wire sets for imported and domestic cars and light trucks. MPA has facilities in the United States in Torrance, California, and Nashville, Tennessee, as well as overseas in Singapore and Malaysia. The company website is located at www.motorcarparts.com.

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