Aura Systems Extends Its International Reach Through Appointment of New Distributor.

Business Editors

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2002

Meridian CT Group Will Provide Sales and

Support for AuraGen(R) in Mexico

Aura Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:AURA) today announced the addition of Meridian CT Group, Inc. as the newest distributor for its AuraGen(R) mobile power system. Meridian, a Texas Corporation, provides a sales, marketing and distribution network for equipment used in the transportation industries. For example, Meridian is the Master Distributor in Mexico for the complete Stellar Industries product line which includes: truck mounted hydraulic lifts, body mounted cranes, service bodies, truck mounted compressors and welding equipment, and other specialized truck mounted equipment. Meridian will provide sales, marketing, and all needed customer service and support for the AuraGen for Mexico.

"The appointment of Meridian is an important step in our renewed efforts to develop international markets. As the demand for the AuraGen mobile power system increases worldwide, agreements with proven distributors play a pivotal role in our growth strategy," said Neal Meehan, Aura Chairman and CEO. "Meridian was selected because of the depth of their industry expertise, complementary products and outstanding customer support."

"This agreement allows Meridian to offer a truly superior mobile power solution to the largely untapped market in Mexico," said Tomas Castella, Meridian president and CEO. "The AuraGen's unique combination of performance and versatility, within a single system requiring no scheduled maintenance, provides the compelling value proposition that our customers are demanding."

About Aura Systems

Aura Systems Inc., a technology leader in mobile power, develops and sells AuraGen(R) mobile induction power systems to the industrial, commercial and defense mobile power generation markets. The Company's unique and patented energy solution is the only proven, commercially available pure sine wave power system that can continuously provide thousands of watts of power at low engine speed, and is fully integrated under the vehicle hood. The AuraGen(R) is capable of generating full power up to 8500 watts at all engine speeds including enhanced engine idle speed for gasoline engines and at idle speed for bigger diesel engines. The AuraGen(R) combines sophisticated mechanical and electronics design, advanced engineering and break-through electromagnetic technology to produce a highly reliable and flexible mobile power generating system that creates alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electricity, both with and without the engine on. For more information about the Company's AuraGen(R) product visit the company's website at http://www.aurasystems.com.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements and information based on the beliefs of Aura's management as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to Aura's management. Such statements reflect the current views of Aura with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including risk factors identified in Aura's 10-K and other SEC filings. Actual results, events and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Aura undertakes no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

AURA and AuraGen are registered trademarks of Aura Systems, Inc. Other marks and brands may be claimed as the property of others.