DURA Automotive Names Tim Leuliette to Additional Role of Chairman; Tom Chambers Named Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., January 13, 2009 – DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. today announced changes to its executive team that will strengthen the company in the global marketplace. DURA’s board of directors has named Timothy D. Leuliette to the additional role of chairman of the company. He continues to serve as president and chief executive officer. Leuliette succeeds Steven Gilbert, senior managing director and chairman of Sun Group (USA) and chairman of the board of Gilbert Global Equity Partners, L.P. Leuliette previously served as DURA’s chairman following the company’s emergence from bankruptcy in June of 2008, but relinquished that role when he became president and CEO.

DURA Automotive Systems Sends Letter to Washington Supporting Auto Loans

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., November 13, 2008 DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. today sent a letter to President Bush, Secretary Paulson and members of Congress in support of auto loans for General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co., and Chrysler LLC.

DURA Automotive Names Jeff Stafeil Chief Financial Officer

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., November 5, 2008 – DURA Automotive Systems, Inc., today announced that Jeff Stafeil has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective December 1, 2008.

DURA Automotive Systems Announces Global Reorganization and Other Business Updates

DURA Automotive Systems Announces Global Reorganization and
Other Business Updates
- New Global Business Divisions & Executive Appointments
- $1 Billion of New Business Awards Year-To-Date
- Financial Reporting Schedule

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., October 13, 2008 - DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: DRRAQ) today announced a comprehensive restructuring of the company into four global business units, aimed at strengthening its competitive position worldwide. In addition, DURA announced several other significant corporate events, including $1 billion in new business awards and the planned filing timeline of its regulatory financial information.

DURA Appoints Robert S. Oswald to Board of Directors

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., August 8, 2008 - DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: DRRAQ) announced today that Robert S. Oswald, chairman of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, has been appointed to its board of directors effective immediately.

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