NABAS to Award over $120,000 in Scholarships

            NABAS TO AWARD OVER $120,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS

WHAT:       The National Association of Black Automotive Suppliers 
            (NABAS) will donate over $120,000 in college scholarships 
            to outstanding Metro-Detroit African American high school 
            seniors at its 18th Annual Scholarship Awards Banquet.  
            The students plan to pursue careers in the automotive 
            industry.

            The Corporate Sponsor of the event is Ford Motor Company.

WHEN:       Tuesday, April 11, 2006
            Reception: 6 p.m.
            Dinner: 7 p.m.

WHERE:      COBO Hall, Detroit, MI

WHO:        Key Note Speaker: Anne Stevens, Executive Vice President, 
            Ford Motor Company & Chief Operating Officer, The Americas

            Recipients: twelve area seniors from high schools in 
            Detroit, Farmington, Southfield and Pontiac who will 
            receive financial support, internships and mentoring.

BACKGROUND: NABAS member companies have annual sales of $3 billion, 
            employ 25,000 people and have global operations. The 
            association works to promote long-term, mutually 
            beneficial relationships between black automotive 
            suppliers and the automotive industry.