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LucasVarity Automotive Recognized by Toyota

26 April 1999

LucasVarity Automotive Recognized by Toyota

    LIVONIA, Mich., April 26 -- LucasVarity Automotive and joint
venture partner Lucas Sumitomo have received Certificate of Achievement
recognition from Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America for quality
performance in 1998.
    The Company's Brighton, Mich., facility produces prop valves for the
Toyota Corolla while a Lucas Sumitomo plant in Lebanon, Ohio, supplies
calipers and anti-lock braking systems for Tacoma, Sienna, and Prizm models.
    John Plant, president of LucasVarity Automotive, said, "We are pleased to
be recognized for meeting Toyota's rigorous standards for quality and
delivery.  This performance will enhance opportunities to gain additional
North American business with our Japanese customers."
    The Company has also been recognized by NUMMI, a Toyota-General Motors
joint venture, for achieving 1998 quality and delivery targets.
    LucasVarity Automotive is headquartered in Livonia, Mich., and produces
braking, electrical and electronic systems, diesel systems and aftermarket
replacement parts for the global automotive industry.
    It is a division of LucasVarity plc, which designs, manufactures and
supplies advanced technology systems, products and services in the world's
automotive and aerospace industries.