DURA Automotive Names Timothy Stephens as President of Atwood Mobile Products Division.

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. -- DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:DRRA), today announced the promotion of Timothy C. Stephens, 45, to president of the company's Atwood Mobile Products division, effective March 6, 2006. Stephens will succeed Al Liddell, who is leaving Atwood to pursue other opportunities. The Atwood division is a leading $380 million designer and manufacturer of recreation vehicle (RV) and specialty vehicle products.

"We look forward to Tim's continued contributions in his new capacity as president of the Atwood Mobile Products division and as an officer of DURA," said Larry Denton, chairman and chief executive officer of DURA Automotive. "Tim is a seasoned executive with significant automotive industry experience that will help him successfully lead our Atwood organization."

Commenting further, Denton said: "I want to thank Al for his hard work and dedication over the past 19 years with DURA. He has been a major contributor to the company's growth and we wish him the best in his future endeavors."

Stephens has served as vice president and general manager for DURA's North American shifter and cable systems operations since 2003. Prior to this, he was responsible for 13 of the company's manufacturing facilities in DURA's European Control Systems operations. In this position, Stephens successfully developed a highly motivated customer-driven team focused on improved customer satisfaction, profitability and growth. Stephens joined DURA in 1988 and has extensive experience in operations management, quality, product development and sales.

"I am delighted to join Atwood and have the opportunity to lead an organization that has a strong tradition of product innovation, exceptional quality and customer service," said Stephens. "I am committed to building on Atwood's solid reputation with a focus on improved operational efficiency and the introduction of new product advancements that will provide outstanding value to our RV and specialty vehicle customers."

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. The company is also a leading supplier of similar products to the recreation vehicle (RV) and specialty vehicle industries. DURA sells its automotive products to every North American, Japanese 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.

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