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DaimlerChrysler Chairman Dieter Zetsche to Deliver Keynote for Washington Auto Show Media Day - VIDEO ENHANCED


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AUBURN HILLS, MI - January 4, 2007: Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG and the Head of Mercedes Car Group, will be the keynote speaker at International Media Day for The 2007 Washington Auto Show (WAS), at 9:15 a.m., Tues., Jan. 23, immediately following the annual Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association/Washington Auto Press Association media breakfast at The Washington Convention Center.

In keeping with this year's theme, Zetsche's presentation will address the latest environmental and technological advances, as well as ongoing challenges and opportunities in the global auto industry. Prior to his current position, Zetsche served as CEO and President of the Chrysler Group from 2000 to 2005. He has been a member of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG since 1998, having begun his career in the research department of Daimler-Benz AG in 1976.

International Media Day will culminate with The Washington Auto Show Congressional Gala from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., gathering elected officials, industry VIPs and local civic leaders for the benefit of area health and children's charities. The 2007 Washington Auto Show: "Presenting Advanced Technologies," Jan. 24 - 28, will showcase over 700 vehicles from more than 42 domestic and import manufacturers.

Media: Please RSVP by January 17th to Kat Ballou, kathryn@pomeranceassociates.com. For more information, call 800-697-7574, or visit the Washington Auto Show online at www.washingtonautoshow.com.

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Dieter Zetsche as the on-camera spokesperson.

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