Today, Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW), one of the largest and most diversified manufacturers of commercial vehicle components in North America, announced that in celebration of the Company's relisting on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Accuride executives will ring The Opening BellSM on January 5, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern.

?We are extremely honored to ring The Opening BellSM,? said Bill Lasky, Accuride's President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board. ?This ceremony honors our employees who are responsible for creating the quality product that has enabled Accuride to build and maintain a solid industry reputation, earn unwavering customer relationships, and position the Company for future growth.?

Photos of the event will be available via Associated Press/New York (212.621.1902), Reuters America (646.223.6285) and Bloomberg Photo (212.617.3420). The Opening Bell (starting at 9:25 a.m.) feed is available via Ascent loop #4009. Those seeking footage via The Switch should contact NYSE Broadcast at 212.656.5483. A live webcast of The Opening Bell (beginning at 9:29 a.m.) will be available on the homepage of nyse.com.

Accuride Corporation is one of the largest and most diversified manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicle components in North America. Accuride's products include commercial vehicle wheels, wheel-end components and assemblies, truck body and chassis parts, seating assemblies, and other commercial vehicle components. Accuride's products are marketed under its brand names, which include Accuride®, Gunite®, ImperialTM, Bostrom®, FabcoTM, BrillionTM, and Highway Original®. For more information, visit Accuride's website at http://www.accuridecorp.com.

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