* Chrysler Group loans 15 Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles to the Executive Board * Chrysler Group executives host a networking and career development reception * Chrysler Financial sponsors seminars on Consumer Fraud Prevention and Automotive Financing AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group and Chrysler Financial will sponsor the annual conference of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Inc. being held July 11 - 16 in Detroit. Along with a $30,000 financial contribution, the Company also provided a fleet of 15 Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles to the executive board of the organization. In addition, Chrysler Group and Chrysler Financial also will host a VIP Networking Reception on Thursday, July 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Cobo Center. Company representatives will be in attendance to speak to the women of AKA about career development and employment opportunities. The Boule, held every two years, is the sorority's celebration of sisterhood and is a backdrop for the development of future community-service programs nationwide. The week-long festivities include plenary sessions on health, leadership, AKA history and a special ceremony honoring deceased members. The last Detroit-based Boule was in 1986. "Like AKA, Chrysler Group is focused on the health, education and social needs of the local community and committed to improving these factors in communities where we do business," said Frank Fountain, Chrysler Group's Senior Vice President for External Affairs and Public Policy and President of the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund. "As a member of the metropolitan Detroit community, Chrysler Group is pleased it can support the ladies of AKA and their development of new art, education and health initiatives. The programs of AKA have a sustaining effect nationwide." On Friday, July 14, at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Chrysler Financial will hold two seminars on Consumer Fraud Prevention and Automotive Financing. During the sessions, Chrysler Financial will distribute free resources and materials with tips for protection against identity theft and tips to help consumers better navigate the financing process. "Chrysler Financial is proud of its commitment to social responsibility and its work with like minded organizations who truly believe in giving back to their communities," said William Jones, Vice President -- Chrysler Financial. "We strive to provide consumers with valuable information and tools to create financial awareness and empowerment. Our participation with AKA is a terrific channel to reach community-minded business professionals." The AKA sponsorship is just the latest in a long, cooperative partnership between Chrysler Group, Detroit and Southeast Michigan. Chrysler Group's commitment to the area is strong, and with 9,900 employees, is one of Detroit's largest private employers. Since 2003, the Company has invested $6.2 billion in metropolitan Detroit-area plants in support of its manufacturing operations. Chrysler Financial offers a complete line of world-class automotive financial products and services for both dealers and consumers of Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles. In addition to offering vehicle wholesale and retail financing, Chrysler Financial provides fleet management and lines of credit to Chrysler Group dealers. As an industry leader in automotive financing, Chrysler Financial provides its customers with the most innovative and efficient methods of doing business. For more information on Chrysler Financial visit http://www.chryslerfinancial.com/ . Founded in 1908 at Howard University in Washington, D.C., AKA is America's first African-American woman Greek-letter organization. Headquartered in Chicago, the organization is one of the world's leading service organizations. In the past two years alone, the sorority has provided more than 3 million service hours and $13 million to support service projects across the country and abroad benefiting more than 3.5 million people. The sorority serves all mankind through a nucleus of more than 170,000 women in the United States, the Caribbean, Europe and Africa. Candidacy for membership into AKA is open to all women of high ethical and academic standards who are pursuing or have completed courses leading to a degree from an accredited college or university. DATASOURCE: Chrysler Group CONTACT: Curtrise Garner of Chrysler Group, +1-248-512-2712, ; or Amber Gowen of Chrysler Financial, +1-248-427-3126, Web site: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/ http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/ http://www.chryslerfinancial.com/

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