Chariot Manufacturing Advances Discussions With Major Automotive Supplier

BARTOW, Fla., Jan. 6, 2005 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) today announced that its subsidiary, Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc., held a successful meeting with a major automotive supplier.

Steven D. Smith, President of Chariot, stated, "The hurricane-delayed meeting with a major automotive supplier has finally taken place. During the meeting, various options relating to a joint business strategy were explored. The meeting was very productive. We are in the process of drafting an outline, whereby we can define the details of a formal relationship. Since we are under a Non-Disclosure Agreement, we cannot divulge the details, or the name of the company involved. We are excited about the possibility this presents to Chariot and to American Commerce Solutions. We feel partnerships allow us increased opportunities for growth. Chariot was recommended to the group by one of the domestic auto makers because of the quality of its product and its aggressive business model."

Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc. ( http://www.chariot-trailer.com/ ) is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Commerce Solutions, Inc. ( http://www.aacssymbol.com/ )

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