(Sacramento, CA. - September 30, 2015)   CAWA, a regional automotive trade association, today announced Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPAA) will be the exclusive sponsor of their 2015 Gala Dinner in conjunction with the annual AWDA, AAPEX and SEMA trade shows being held in Las Vegas during the first week of November. The annual gala event is dedicated to raising funds for the Association's scholarship program, as well as recognition of the outgoing chairman's service and commitment to CAWA and industry with its "Red Vest" award ceremony. 

The gala will be held at Caesar's Palace on Sunday evening November 1, 2015. Additional information about the event is available by contacting [email protected] or 800.332.2292 ext. 6. 

"Motorcar Parts of America is committed to the auto care industry and we are delighted to once again sponsor this year's gala and recognize the important role of CAWA in supporting students and our future leaders," said Selwyn Joffe, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Motorcar Parts of America.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the CAWA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which promotes quality and high standards through education within the auto care industry. The scholarship is awarded to students in a curriculum leading to a degree or certificate in an accredited college, university or technical institute.

About Motorcar Parts of America 

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. is a remanufacturer, manufacturer and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts -- including alternators, starters, wheel hub assembly and brake master cylinder products utilized in imported and domestic passenger vehicles, light trucks and heavy duty applications. Motorcar Parts of America's products are sold to automotive retail outlets and the professional repair market throughout the United States and Canada, with production facilities located in California, Mexico, Malaysia and China, and administrative offices located in California, Tennessee, Mexico, Singapore and Malaysia. Additional information is available at www.motorcarparts.com. 

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