Contact: Dan Alf (310) 513-7353 dan_alf@denso-diam.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2005 DENSO Starter Alternator Program Offers Enhanced Coverage LAS VEGAS, Nev. Ð DENSO Sales California, Inc. expanded its Starter Alternator program, to offer more than 3,500 new applications of its premium line of starters and alternators. This expansion broadens DENSO's offering to now cover the majority of sales demand for both Japanese and Domestic coverage, including late and current models of Toyota, Honda, Ford, DaimlerChrysler and General Motors vehicles. As part of this expansion, DENSO now offers the Ford F3G Alternator, which covers more than 23 million vehicles on the road. Among the Ford models covered by this alternator are: _ Explorer _ Expedition _ Lincoln Navigator _ Taurus _ Aerostar _ Bronco _ Crown Victoria _ Various pickup trucks Additionally, DENSOÕs expanded line of starters and alternators now covers more late Japanese models, such as: Toyota: _ Camry _ Solara _ 4Runner _ Sequoia _ Landcruiser _ Tundra Nissan _ Altima Ñmore Ñ Established in 1971 as the first overseas affiliate of the DENSO Corporation, DENSO Sales California, Inc., is an automotive components sales and distribution company that employs 220 people in Long Beach, Calif. Sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 totaled US$544 million. The companyÕs product lines include original equipment, aftermarket and remanufactured automotive parts, heavy- duty diesel and electrical components, portable commercial air-conditioning units and industrial robots. DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, is a leading global supplier of advanced technology, systems and components. Its customers include all the worldÕs major carmakers. Worldwide, the company employs 104,000 people in 31 countries and regions, including Japan. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 totaled US$26.2 billion. DENSO common stock is traded on the Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya stock exchanges. For more information, go to www.globaldenso.com. In the Americas, DENSO employs more than 15,000 people at 33 companies with consolidated sales totaling US$5.4 billion for the above fiscal year. # # #