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Hayes Lemmerz Teams with GM on Precept Technology Demonstration Vehicle

13 January 2000

Hayes Lemmerz Teams with GM on Precept Technology Demonstration Vehicle

    NORTHVILLE, Mich., Jan. 12 -- Hayes Lemmerz International,
Inc. , one of the world's leading suppliers of wheels, brakes,
suspension, structural and other lightweight components to the automotive and
commercial highway markets, announced today that its fabricated aluminum
wheels are featured on the General Motors Precept Technology Demonstration
Vehicle.  This aerodynamic five-passenger sedan was revealed to the press
yesterday at the 2000 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
    In order to meet the Program's stringent fuel efficiency requirements, the
wrought-aluminum road wheels each weighed only 3.8kg, distinguishing them as
the world's lightest 16-inch wheels.  The manufacturing of fabricated aluminum
wheels is the latest generation of technology developed by Hayes Lemmerz,
which provides for a less expensive, lighter weight vehicle.
    The Precept evolved as a result of GM's involvement in the Partnership for
a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV) program.  PNGV is a collaboration among
the domestic automakers, suppliers, and the federal government with specific
aims of lower emissions and up to three times the fuel efficiency of
conventional cars without compromising safety, performance, affordability or
utility.

    Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. is one of the world's leading global
suppliers of automotive and commercial highway wheels, brakes, suspension,
structural and other lightweight components.  The Company has annual sales of
close to $2.3 billion with 43 plants, 8 joint venture facilities and over
15,000 employees worldwide.

    More information about Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. is available at
http://www.hayes-lemmerz.com, and a complete list of current and archived
press releases is available at http://hayes-lemmerz.com/press_kit .