Superior Industries Begins Shipping Aluminum Wheels for the All-New 2005 Mustang

VAN NUYS, Calif.--Nov. 4, 2004--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a replacement order from Ford Motor Company to supply three styles of aluminum road wheels for the all-new 2005 Mustang. Initial shipments have already begun from the Company's facilities in Van Nuys.

"Superior's very first significant OEM contract win back in 1974 was for the Mustang II, so it's particularly gratifying for us to be a continuing part of this true American icon. This is a program we have been involved with from the start and we look forward to this excellent product energizing the automotive marketplace in the coming months. The Superior team is proud to be a part of this heritage," said Steven Borick, President and Chief Operating Officer.

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 www.supind.com.