Chrysler Group Executives and Marysville Community Leaders Break Ground for New Axle Plant

  -- Chrysler Group to invest $700 million in Southeast Michigan axle plant

  -- New axle plant part of $3 billion Chrysler Group 'Powertrain Offensive'

  -- New family of corporate axles will provide increased fuel efficiency

  What:    Chrysler Group, St. Clair County and the City of Marysville will
           host a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the Company's
           future Marysville Axle Plant.  The $700 million axle plant is
           part of the $3 billion Chrysler Group "Powertrain Offensive."

           Chrysler Group and Marysville executives will be on hand for the
           groundbreaking and discuss the positive economic and business
           impacts of this investment.

  Who:     Frank Ewasyshyn, Chrysler Group Executive Vice President -
           Manufacturing

           General Holiefield, UAW Vice President

           John Cherry Jr., Lieutenant Governor

           Jeff Mason, Senior Vice President and Chief Business Development
           Officer, MEDC

           Marshall J. Campbell, President -- Economic Development Alliance
           of St. Clair County

           Sandra Kilby, St. Clair Township Supervisor

           Gary Orr, Mayor of Marysville

  When:    Monday, May 21, 2007, 2 p.m.

  Where:   I-94 East to Marysville exit #266.  Exit the highway and make
           right at first traffic light, Range Road.  Travel south on Range
           Road.  Drive approximately 2 miles, turn left on Davis Road.
           Officials will direct you to parking.

  Details: Chrysler Group executives and state and local dignitaries will
           be available for interviews.

  Contact: Curtrise Garner
           (248) 512-2712 (office)
           (248) 761-8309 (cell)
           cg61@dcx.com

           David Elshoff
           (248) 512-2690 (office)
           (248) 797-2300 (cell)
           dte@dcx.com

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