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Detroit Diesel Corporation Announces Appointments

15 November 1999

Detroit Diesel Corporation Announces Appointments

    DETROIT, Nov. 15 -- Charles (Chip) G. McClure, President and
CEO of Detroit Diesel Corporation , announced the appointment today
of Robert (Randy) R. Allran, currently Executive Vice President of Operations,
to Executive Vice President of Engineering and Operations effective January
2000.  Allran will assume the Engineering responsibilities currently held by
David F. Merrion.
    Mr. Allran led DDC's manufacturing, purchasing and parts distribution
operations since DDC was formed in 1988.  Prior to that, he was Director of
Diesel Engineering for Detroit Diesel-Allison and held various positions with
General Motors Corporation with responsibilities in both diesel engine and gas
turbine engineering.
    David F. Merrion, after 45 years of combined service with General Motors
Corporation and Detroit Diesel Corporation, recently announced his retirement
from Executive Vice President of Engineering effective year-end.  Mr. Merrion
is well known as a leader in Engineering activities, such as the Society of
Automotive Engineers and the Engine Manufacturers Association.  He will be
available to the company as a consultant on such subjects as emissions and new
propulsion technology.
    "With Randy's depth of manufacturing and purchasing experience and
engineering background, he has the capability to continue to strengthen
Detroit Diesel's competitiveness in both new and existing markets," said
McClure.  "We also congratulate Dave Merrion on his retirement and know that
he will maintain an active involvement in the field of diesel engines."
    Detroit Diesel Corporation is engaged in the design, manufacture, sale and
service of heavy-duty diesel and alternative fuel engines, automotive diesel
engines, and engine-related products.  The Company offers a complete line of
diesel engines from 22 to 10,000 horsepower for the on-highway; off-road;
automotive; and power generation markets.  Detroit Diesel services these
markets directly and through a worldwide network of more than 2,800 authorized
distributor and dealer locations.  DDC is a QS-9000 certified company.
    Detroit Diesel's major shareholder is Penske Corporation, a closely-held,
diversified transportation services company whose operations include Penske
Truck Leasing Company, Diesel Technology Company, Penske Automotive Group,
Inc., Penske Auto Centers, Inc., and Penske Capital Partners, L.L.C.  Penske
Corporation and its subsidiaries manage and operate businesses with annual
revenues exceeding $10 billion and employ more than 33,000 people around the
world.
    Detroit Diesel's World Wide Web address is http://www.detroitdiesel.com .