Richard J. Kasper, President and COO of Global Electric Motorcars, LLC to Speak at Motor Press Guild Monthly Meeting

  WHO:        Global Electric Motorcars, LLC, a DaimlerChrysler owned
              company, begins its seventh year in business in 2004 as the
              clear industry leader in production and sales of electric
              vehicles.  At a time when the market for these vehicles is
              continuing its strong growth, Richard Kasper, President and
              COO of GEM, will discuss what the future holds for electric
              vehicles and how GEM fits into DaimlerChrysler's overall
              product plan.  He'll also have some GEM vehicles on hand for
              test drives.

  WHAT:       Motor Press Guild Monthly Meeting
              Cost: $20.00/Members, $25.00/Non-members

  WHEN:       Tuesday, February 3, 2003
              11:30 a.m. - social/12:00- Luncheon

  WHERE:      Proud Bird Restaurant
              11022 Aviation Blvd.
              Los Angeles, CA  90045
              310-670-3093

  CONTACT:    Lisa Barrow, 310-246-1821 or press@motorpressguild.org

  FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO:  WWW.MOTORPRESSGUILD.ORG

PRNewswire -- Jan. 30