Test-Drive the Advanced Fuel Technologies of Today and Tomorrow

  WHAT:      As part of its ongoing commitment to delivering advanced
             vehicle technologies to the U.S. marketplace, the Alliance of
             Automobile Manufacturers is hosting a ride and drive for
             Members of Congress, policymakers and media.

             Test-drive the advanced vehicles that are hitting the roads
             today, and get a sneak preview of the exciting technologies of
             tomorrow. Hybrid, fuel cell, clean diesel and hydrogen-powered
             cars and light trucks will be on hand, including the Ford
             Escape Hybrid -- the first hybrid SUV to hit the showroom --
             and the new Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid pick-up.

  WHY:       Advanced fuel technology vehicles offer hope and promise for
             the future. Today's vehicles run 99 percent cleaner than their
             counterparts from the 1970s. And technological advances have
             resulted in vehicles that offer unprecedented fuel economy
             while reducing reliance on oil as a primary fuel source.

             Automakers remain committed to their promise of creating
             exciting automobiles that are cleaner, safer, smarter, more
             reliable and more fuel-efficient. Congress can help get these
             advanced vehicles on the road more quickly-and in greater
             volumes-by providing consumer tax incentives.

  VEHICLES:  BMW 740d; DaimlerChrysler F-Cell; Chrysler Voyager diesel; Ford
             Escape Hybrid; General Motors HydroGen3; Chevrolet Silverado
             Hybrid; Toyota Prius; Volkswagen Touareg TDi; Volkswagen Passat
             TDi; and other advanced vehicle technologies.

  WHERE:     Garfield Circle (west front of the U.S. Capitol)
             Washington, DC

  WHEN:      Thursday, June 24, 2004
             Test-drives from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
             Register on the reflecting pool side of Garfield Circle at
             Maryland Ave., SW
             ***PLEASE BRING A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE***

ABOUT: The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers is a trade association of nine car and light truck manufacturers, including BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Mazda, Mitsubishi Motors, Porsche, Toyota and Volkswagen. One out of every 10 jobs in the U.S. is dependent on the automotive industry. No other industry is linked to so much U.S. manufacturing or generates more retail business and employment. For more information, visit http://www.autoalliance.org/.