Assembly Plant Celebrates Production of All-New 2007 Chrysler Sebring Sedan

   *  Plant tour and media briefing scheduled for September 14
   *  More than $500 million investment into Chrysler Group Sterling Heights
      facilities
   *  Chrysler Group Vice President - Small/Premium/Family Vehicle Assembly
      Fred Goedtel; Sterling Heights Assembly Plant Manager Bob Bowers;
      Local UAW President Bill Parker; Mayor Richard Notte and other
      dignitaries host event
   *  Chrysler Group continues operational momentum with flexible
      manufacturing plant

WHAT: Announcement of the start of production of the all-new 2007 Chrysler Sebring Sedan at Chrysler Group's Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) in Sterling Heights, Mich. Sterling Heights is Chrysler Group's second facility to adopt the Flexible Manufacturing Strategy this year. The event will feature speeches by Chrysler Group executives, the United Auto Workers and dignitaries. Prior to the press conference, a media tour of the facility will be offered.

WHO: The following will be available for interviews:

Fred Goedtel, Chrysler Group Vice President - Small/Premium/Family Vehicle Assembly

  Bob Bowers, Plant Manager SHAP
  Bill Parker, UAW President Local 1700
  Sterling Heights Mayor Richard Notte

  WHEN:  Thursday, Sept. 14, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
         Media tour: 12:30 p.m.
         Press conference: 2 p.m.

  WHERE:  Sterling Heights Assembly Plant
          3811 Van Dyke Avenue
          Sterling Heights, Mich.

(Enter from Van Dyke Avenue - proceed to Visitor's lot adjacent to entrance.) Directional signs will be posted.

  PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES:
  Executives and dignitaries with all-new 2007 Chrysler Sebring Sedan
  Trim, Chassis, Body and Assembly operations

Photography and video will be permitted inside the facility for this one- time special occasion.

NOTE: IMPORTANT CLOTHING RESTRICTIONS

No open-toe shoes, high heels, sandals or skirts are allowed in the assembly facilities.

PRNewswire -- Sept. 12