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, D.C.
          Register on the reflecting pool side of Garfield Circle at
          Maryland Ave., SW
          ***PLEASE BRING A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE***

  WHEN:   Thursday, June 24, 2004
          Test-drives from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  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/.