Chrysler Group to Host U.S. Treasury Secretary at Jefferson North (Detroit) Assembly Plant

Knowledge Base: Chrysler Buyer's Guide

What:

Chrysler Group LLC will host U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner at its Jefferson North (Detroit) Assembly Plant. The Secretary is in town for an appearance at the Detroit Economic Club.

Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne and the Secretary will tour the assembly plant. Photo opportunities will be available along the tour route.

When:

Thursday, April 28, 2011

1:30-2:30 p.m.

Cameras should arrive at the plant no later than 1 p.m.

Who:

U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner

Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne

Where:

Jefferson North Assembly Plant

2101 Conner Street

Detroit, MI 48215

Details:

Photo opportunities will be available along the tour route. Tour participants should wear long pants and closed toe shoes.

Media parking for the event will be confirmed no later than Wednesday, April 27.

Cameramen and photographers are asked to RSVP by 3 p.m. Wednesday to Jodi Tinson if they plan to attend.

Additional information:

Chrysler Group is the only automotive manufacturer with more than one manufacturing facility in the city of Detroit. The nearly 3-million-square-foot Jefferson North assembly plant, located in Detroit, has been the site of Jeep_® Grand Cherokee production since its introduction in 1992 and launched production of the all-new 2011 Dodge Durango in December 2010. President Obama visited the plant in July 2010, more than a year after a new company emerged from bankruptcy.

Contact:

Jodi Tinson

(248) 512-2944 (office)

(586) 219-0677 (cell)

jodi.tinson@chrysler.com