9th May 2007 - Affinia Group Named Outstanding Vendor of the Year by Federated Auto Parts

John Washbish Inducted into Federated's Vendor Hall of Fame

Affinia Group Inc., a global leader in the on and off highway replacement products and service industry, has been named Outstanding Vendor of the Year by Federated AutoParts. This award recognizes a single vendor each year for its exceptional partnership and performance. Affinia is receiving the award for the seventh time in 11 years.

Affinia's Under Vehicle Group, which manufactures and markets Raybestos(R) brand brakes and AIMCO(R) brake products, and McQuay-Norris(R) and Spicer(R) Chassis parts, was also named Federated's Vendor of the Year for Sales Representation.

"Receiving the Outstanding Vendor of the Year award from Federated is a great testament to the partnership we have with Federated, and the changes we have implemented during the last year to streamline and simplify our Under Vehicle product offerings," said John Washbish, President of Affinia Under Vehicle Group and Customer Relationship Management. "We look forward to continuing to provide the highest level of service to Federated, one of the fastest growing auto parts distribution networks in the nation."

"Each year Federated selects one Outstanding Vendor of the Year," said Bo Fisher, chairman of Federated Auto Parts. "Affinia Under Vehicle Group was given this honor for 2006 because of its exceptional partnership and performance. Affinia Under Vehicle Group produced sales increases for its products while repositioning and conducting inventory consolidation, which is a great example of navigating the future."

Also at the awards ceremony John Washbish was nominated to the Federated Hall of Fame, which recognizes an elite group of individuals who have excelled in forming instrumental partnerships in the support and growth of Federated.

"It's in recognition of Washbish's distinguished service, his long track record of building strong and strategic partnerships within our membership, and his dedication to the development and growth of Federated that he has been nominated to Federated's Vendor Hall of Fame," noted Bo Fisher.

Affinia Group Inc. is a global leader in the on and off highway replacement products and service industry. In North America the Affinia family of brands includes WIX(R) filters; Raybestos(R) brand brakes and AIMCO(R) brake products, and McQuay-Norris(R) and Spicer(R) Chassis parts. South American and European brands include Nakata(R), Filtron(R), Urba(R) and Quinton Hazell(R). For more information, visit www.affiniagroup.com

Source: Affinia Group Press Release