Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2006 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly dividend of nine cents ($0.09) per share on the common stock outstanding. The dividend will be paid on March 1, 2006 to stockholders of record on February 15, 2006.