Dr. Dieter Zetsche to Share Views on Domestic Auto Industry at Detroit Economic Club on March 14, 2005

DETROIT, March 7 -- Dr. Dieter Zetsche, President & CEO, DaimlerChrysler Corporation and Chairman of the Board, Detroit Economic Club will speak to Detroit Economic Club (DEC) members and guests on Monday, March 14, 2005. The luncheon, held at the Royal Park Hotel, located at 600 East University Drive, Rochester, MI, will run from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. and Dr. Zetsche will be available for press questions afterwards.

Dr. Zetsche's speech is titled: "Innovation and Product: Cures for What Ails the Domestic Auto Industry."

Tickets for the event are $30 for members, $35 for spouses and guests of members and $45 for non-members. Full tables of 10 may also be reserved.

The DEC was established in 1934, and is known worldwide for its contribution to the discussion and promotion of economic, political and social issues. The club has nearly 2,000 members and is recognized as one of the premier speaking forums in the United States.

For more information about the DEC, to order tickets, or to become a member, contact the DEC at (313)963-8547 or toll-free 1-866-4-ECON-CLUB or e-mail info@econclub.org .

More information is available on our website http://www.econclub.org/ .