Chrysler LLC Statement in Response to the Announcement by the Administration, U.S....

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Mon Mar 30, 2009 12:20pm EDT

Chrysler LLC Statement in Response to the Announcement by the Administration,
U.S. Treasury and President's Auto Task Force Attributed to Chrysler LLC
Chairman and CEO, Bob Nardelli

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks an important
milestone for Chrysler LLC.  We are encouraged by the commitments of the
Administration, U.S. Treasury and President's Auto Task Force to the American
automobile industry and Chrysler's viability, with a Fiat alliance.

We are pleased that Chrysler, Fiat and Cerberus have reached agreement on a
global alliance, supported by the U.S. Treasury. Chrysler has consistently
said that the alliance with Fiat enhances its business model that expands its
global competitiveness.  We appreciate the willingness of the Task Force,
along with industry and financial experts, to consult closely with us in order
to achieve this significant step.

By providing Chrysler with product and platforms, technology cooperation and
global distribution, Fiat strengthens Chrysler's ability to create and
preserve U.S. jobs; gives U.S. consumers more choices for environmentally
advanced vehicles; gives its dealers more of the products they need to be
successful; helps stabilize the supplier base; and allows Chrysler to pay back
government loans sooner.  

Chrysler has had a series of very constructive discussions since our plan was
submitted February 17, including weekly face-to-face meetings with the Task
Force.  We have been impressed by their speed, diligence, good faith and
strong grasp of the difficult issues our industry faces in this financial
crisis.  This is evidenced by the U.S. government's initiatives to support
consumer warranties and suppliers, as well as their appointment of Dr. Edward
Montgomery, Director of Auto Recovery.

I want to personally assure all of our customers, dealers, suppliers and
employees that Chrysler will operate 'business as usual' over the next 30
days.  While we recognize that we still have substantial hurdles to resolve,
Chrysler is committed to working closely with Fiat, the Administration, U.S.
Treasury and the Task Force to secure the support of necessary stakeholders. 
If successful, the government will consider investing up to the additional $6
billion requested by Chrysler to help this partnership succeed.


SOURCE  Chrysler LLC

Lori McTavish, +1-248-512-2642 (office), +1-248-202-9908 (cell),
lm7@chrysler.com, or Shawn Morgan, +1-248-512-2692 (office), +1-248-760-2621
(cell), sm718@chrysler.com, or Todd Goyer, +1-248-512-0041 (office),
+1-248-761-0805 (cell), trg32@chrysler.com, Shawn Morgan, Senior Manager,
Corporate Business Affairs Communications, Chrysler LLC, +1-248-512-2692, fax:
+1-248-512-1756, sm718@chrysler.com
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