The AAA-sponsored, Roush-prepared No. 6 Ford Fusion to appear at North American International Auto Show

                      SAVE THE DATE - 3 p.m. Jan. 10, 2006

  WHAT:    AAA will preview its new 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race car
           sponsorship.  AAA has signed a contract with Roush Racing to
           sponsor the No. 6 AAA Ford Fusion, driven by Mark Martin, at
           NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races in 2006. At the North American
           International Auto Show in Detroit, the No. 6 AAA Ford race car
           will be on display, as well as a racing simulator for media
           members to test their driving skills in a virtual experience of
           roaring around the track at over 200 miles per hour.

           In addition to announcing the new AAA-Roush sponsorship, AAA
           officials will discuss the Auto Club's plans to advocate for
           improved teen driver safety and will preview a series of public
           service announcements featuring Mark Martin.

  WHEN:    Tuesday, January 10 at 3 p.m.

  WHERE:   In Cobo Hall, at the AAA Motorsports exhibit in Michigan Hall.

  WHO:     Robert Darbelnet, AAA President and CEO; Thomas McKernan,
           President and CEO, Auto Club Enterprises and AAA Motorsports
           Subcommittee Chairman; Charles Podowski, President and CEO of The
           Auto Club Group; and Jack Roush, team owner and CEO, Roush
           Racing.