Twenty-four hours later, 15 Contestants Still Standing in Chrysler Group's 'Stand By Your Van' Contest at 2004 Chicago Auto Show - Is a Marathon Dance Contest In their future?

'Survivor-like' Standing Contest Challenges Remaining Minivan Fans to Compete

      For a New 2005 Chrysler Town & Country or Dodge Grand Caravan

 Action Unfolds Live on www.chrysler.com and www.dodge.com Within Minivan
                                Web Pages

  What:    The Stand By Your Van contest officially completed its first 24
           hours at the 2004 Chicago Auto Show with 15 contestants still
           standing.  Under the watchful eyes of judges, complete with an
           oversized clock hovering above them, each contestant is competing
           to stand longer than any of the other contestants.  The last
           person standing will drive home in their choice of a brand new
           2005 Chrysler Town & Country or Dodge Grand Caravan with the Stow
           n' Go seating and storage system.  Stow n' Go is a minivan-first
           feature that allows customers to fold both second- and third-row
           seats into the floor in approximately 30 seconds.

  Who:     Fifteen contestants, ranging from a Chicago firefighter to a
           junior high school teacher remain standing.  More than 350
           minivan enthusiasts applied to participate in the Stand By Your
           Van competition.  Each brings their own style and strategy to win
           the contest.

           Special appearances from Comedy Sportz

  When:    Started Thursday, Feb. 5, 8:45 a.m.

  Where:   Dodge Display Area (within Chrysler Group Exhibit)
           2004 Chicago Auto Show
           McCormick Place Convention Center, South building
           2301 S. Lakeshore Drive, Chicago

  Why:     In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the minivan and the
           introduction of its new 2005 Chrysler and Dodge minivans with
           minivan-first Stow 'n Go seating and storage system, Chrysler
           Group, is hosting the Stand By Your Van contest.  The contestant
           who wins will be one of the first consumers to experience the
           vehicles' second- and third-row fold into the floor seating and
           storage system.

  Contact: Colin McBean, 312.505.7051
           Emily Kooistra, 312.505.4668

PRNewswire -- Feb. 6