Chrysler Group Kicks Off 'Stand By Your Van' Contest at 2004 Chicago Auto Show

'Survivor-Like' Standing Contest Challenges 20 Minivan Fans to Compete for A

 New 2005 Chrysler Town & Country or Dodge Grand Caravan With Stow N' Go
                        Seating and Storage System

   -- Satellite Feeds -- Contest Kick-off Footage
      Thursday February 5th
      2:00-2:15 ET Telstar 6C/Transponder 4 (Downlink Freq. 3780-H)

   -- Fans, family and friends can watch the action unfold live when they
      visit www.dcxmediaservices.com/sbyv/

  What:    The Stand By Your Van contest officially got underway at the 2004
           Chicago Auto Show with a dramatic introduction of 20 contestants.
           After the contestants made their grand entrance and took their
           designated places, each one ceremoniously placed a gloved hand on
           a minivan.  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:     Jason Vines, Vice President, Communications, Chrysler Group

           Tim Mason, Comedy Sportz

           Twenty contestants, ranging from a Chicago firefighter to a
           mother of two who runs her own restaurant, have been selected
           from hundreds of minivan enthusiasts who applied to participate
           in the Stand By Your Van competition.  Each brings their own
           style and strategy to win the contest.

  When:    Thursday, Feb. 5-Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004
           8:45 a.m. start

  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. 5