Motorcar Parts of America Completes Acquisition of Alternator and Starter Business

Transaction Expands Customer Base and Product Line


LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:MPAA) today announced it has completed the acquisition of certain assets of Automotive Importing Manufacturing, Inc., a privately held company based in Rancho Cordova, CA., specifically its operation which produced new and remanufactured alternators and starters. Terms were not disclosed.

"This acquisition adds a group of premier customers and provides product line expansion with the addition of heavy duty and industrial applications. On an annualized basis, we anticipate additional net sales of at least $6.0 million. We are committed to the highest standards of customer service and look forward to enhanced relationships with this new customer base," said Selwyn Joffe, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.

About Motorcar Parts of America

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. is a remanufacturer of alternators and starters utilized in imported and domestic passenger vehicles and light trucks. Its products are sold to automotive retail outlets and the professional repair market throughout the United States and Canada, with facilities located in California, Tennessee, Mexico, Malaysia and Singapore. Additional information is available at www.motorcarparts.com

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for certain forward-looking statements. The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on the company's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the company, including the expected benefits of the acquisition , the company's ability to retain the customer base of the acquisition, and realize the anticipated synergies of its manufacturing and sales organization. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond the control of the company) and are subject to change based upon various factors. Reference is also made to the Risk Factors set forth in the company's Form 10-K Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in June 2007 and in its Form 10-Qs filed with the SEC thereafter for additional risks and uncertainties facing the company. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as the result of new information, future events or otherwise.



            

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