Tom LaSorda to Deliver First Public Address Since Being Named President and CEO - Chrysler Group

         Detroit Economic Club Hosts Tom LaSorda Monday, Jan. 23, 2006,
                    Press Scrum Immediately Following

  WHO:  Detroit Economic Club (DEC)

WHAT: The U.S. Auto market is under intense pressure from global competition that is taking a toll on our economy and communities. Chrysler Group President and CEO Tom LaSorda will address DEC members and guests on the responsibility of the domestic auto industry to ensure its competitiveness in a global environment and the need for government to put in place national policies that do the same. LaSorda advocates constructive engagement at the intersection of industry and public policy and not getting bogged down in politics.

  WHEN:  Monday, January 23, 2006
         Lunch/Speech
         12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
         Press Scrum
         1:30 p.m.

  WHERE:  Royal Park Hotel
          600 E. University Drive
          Rochester, Michigan

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 interviews or media registration, contact Roshonda Gray at 313-963-8547. 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.