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DURA Automotive Announces Sale of Jack and Tool Kit Business to Autoline Industries



    DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:DRRAQ) announced today
    that it has completed the sale of its North American jack and tool kit
    business to automotive supplier Autoline Industries Limited (BSE:
    532797). The announcement came following approval by the Court to move
    forward with the transaction. DURA had earlier announced the intent to
    market the business as part of a corporate restructuring program.

    DURA´s jack and tool kit business has one U.S. plant located in
    Butler, Ind., where it employs approximately 140 people. With annual
    revenues of approximately $25 million, DURA´s jack and tool kit
    business produces automotive bottle jacks, scissor jacks and related
    products for automotive jack tool kits. The jack and tool kit
    business´ capabilities also include metal stamping, and powder coat
    paint and assembly.

    "The business has contributed nicely to DURA and offers attractive
    growth prospects," said Larry Denton, chairman and chief executive
    officer of DURA. "Selling this business will bring DURA closer to
    achieving the company´s restructuring goals."

    Customers of DURA´s jack and tool kit business include General
    Motors, Nissan, Ford and Honda, among others.

    "This is our second strategic acquisition in the United States
    this year and now provides us with a manufacturing location that
    complements our global engineering center in Troy, Michigan, and our
    existing manufacturing locations in India," said Gopal Patwardhan,
    chairman of Autoline. "We are excited with the enhanced ability to
    service our global automotive and non-automotive customers."

    On October 30, 2006, DURA Automotive Systems, Inc., and its
    domestic and Canadian affiliates filed voluntary petitions for
    protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United
    States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. On August 22,
    2007, the company filed its Chapter 11 plan of reorganization and the
    related disclosure statement. The company expects to exit Chapter 11
    during the fourth quarter of 2007. DURA and its domestic and Canadian
    affiliates continue to operate their businesses as Chapter 11
    debtors-in-possession.

    About Autoline Industries Ltd.

    Autoline´s principal activities are manufacturing and designing of
    auto components, sheet metal components, sub assemblies and
    assemblies. Autoline manufactures various auto parts, sheet metal
    components, silencers and exhaust systems for passenger cars, sports
    utility vehicles, commercial vehicles, two wheelers, three wheelers
    and tractors. It is one of the prime vendors to various automobile
    companies such as TATA MOTORS (TELCO), Bajaj Auto, Kinetic, Mahindra &
    Mahindra and others. Autoline Industries is a public limited company
    traded on the Bombay stock exchange. More information is available at
    www.autolineind.com

    About DURA Automotive Systems, Inc.

    DURA Automotive Systems, Inc., is a leading independent designer
    and manufacturer of driver control systems, seating control systems,
    glass systems, engineered assemblies, structural door modules and
    exterior trim systems for the global automotive industry. DURA markets
    its automotive products to every North American, Asian and European
    original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and many leading Tier 1
    automotive suppliers. DURA is headquartered in Rochester Hills, Mich.
    Information about DURA and its products is available on the Internet
    at www.duraauto.com.