Remy Files Patent Infringement Lawsuits in United States Federal District Court for the District of Nevada

ANDERSON, Ind., Nov. 3, 2006 -- Remy International, Inc., filed patent and trademark infringement lawsuits today in the United States Federal District Court for the District of Nevada, against four major original equipment manufacturers in the rotating electrical industry. Remy alleges that the Defendants are marketing under Remy's trademarks and/or trade names and are making, importing, using, selling and/or offering to sell to major distributors or retailers in the United States various alternators and starting motors containing Remy's patented technology. Remy has requested both injunctive relief and damages in its Complaint.

Remy's legal action has been brought amidst growing concern with the increasing manufacture and/or importation of patent-infringing products into United States markets. Infringing companies are channeling new "knock-off" parts into both the automotive aftermarket, which has traditionally used remanufactured products, and the original equipment market.

John Weber, President of Remy International, stated, "counterfeit and patent-infringing components and assemblies continue to be a major problem for the automotive and industrial industries. The copied products may look like the patent owner's designs but typically do not meet the design specifications in terms of functionality, quality and durability. Remy in particular is very proud of our engineering capabilities and the performance of our products, as represented by our well-recognized brand. Remy will aggressively defend its intellectual property against infringement to the fullest extent of the law, regardless of the magnitude of the infraction."

The Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) estimates that counterfeit and patent-infringing replacement automotive parts are costing the global automotive industry approximately $12 billion annually. Remy joins a growing list of major manufacturers taking a proactive position to ensure consumer confidence.

Remy International, Inc., headquartered in Anderson, Indiana, is a leading manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of Delco Remy brand heavy-duty systems and Remy brand starters and alternators, diesel engines, locomotive products and hybrid power technology. The Company also provides worldwide components core-exchange services for automobiles, light trucks, medium and heavy-duty trucks and other heavy-duty, off-road and industrial applications.

Remy was formed in 1994 as a partial divestiture by General Motors Corporation of the former Delco Remy Division, which traces its roots to Remy Electric, founded in 1896. Additional information is available at the Company's website: http://www.remyinc.com/