Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. announced the appointment of Patricia (Tribby) W. Warfield to its board of directors --reflecting the company's strong commitment to board diversity, experience, and solid corporate governance policies. The Motorcar Parts of America board now consists of 11 directors, 10 of whom are independent. Warfield, 62, most recently served as chairman and chief executive officer of APC Automotive Technologies.

Warfield currently serves on the board of two private equity-sponsored global diversified manufacturing portfolio companies.