DEC Junior Executives Hosts 'Technology Inside the Vehicle' Jan. 11, 2006

DETROIT, Jan. 2 -- Cutting-edge technology inside vehicles will be the focus of the 2006 Detroit Economic Club (DEC) Auto Show Panel discussion on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 20061, 2006 at 7 p.m. at Compuware World Headquarters, One Campus Martius, Detroit.

"Technology inside the Vehicle," is coordinated by DEC Junior Executives and is in line with other 2006 Auto Show activities.

"People are spending more time in their cars than ever before and companies are responding by making them safer, more fuel efficient and entertaining," said Junior Executive Committee Chair Adam Prokop, Global Partner Manager, Compuware Corporation in Detroit.

The auto panel will share their insights on various innovations. These include: advanced powertrain engineering, telematics, fuel alternatives, new age entertainment options and vehicles equipped with wireless, voice-activated Internet.

  The Technology inside the Vehicle panel will feature:
  *  Vice President Anthony DiSalle, OnStar Sales, Service & Marketing

* Global Director Peter Wengert, Sales & Marketing, Automotive Business Unit, Microsoft Corporation

* Sr. Manager of Global Powertrain and Component Forecast Anthony Pratt, J.D. Power & Associates

* Director Dr. Robert Schumacher, Advanced Product Development & Business Strategy, Delphi Electronics & Safety

All DEC members and the general public invited to attend the meeting as well as the reception, taking place at 6 p.m. at Hard Rock Cafe in the Compuware World Headquarters.

DEC was formed in 1934 as a platform for the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues. It is known nationwide as a top speaking forum for prominent business and government leaders, who address members and their guests at the Club's 35 meetings a season. With more than 2,800 members, the DEC is about vital issues, prominent voices, a commitment to education and inspiring leadership. The Club is proud to have hosted every sitting U.S. President since Richard Nixon and proud to have been ranked among the top speaking platforms for CEOs.

For additional information about the DEC, visit http://www.econclub.org/ . Admission: $35 for DEC members, $40 for guests of members and $50 for nonmembers.