Chrysler Group LLC Announces New Appointments

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler Group LLC today announces
brand and commercial organization changes.

"The brand-focused strategy has been refined further with the unbundling of
the Dodge Brand which now consists of the Dodge RAM Brand and the Dodge Car
Brand organizations. This reorganization will allow us to protect and develop
the unique nature of the product offerings within the Dodge Brand," Mr. Sergio
Marchionne, Chief Executive Officer, Chrysler Group LLC said.

Fred Diaz Jr. is appointed President and CEO, Dodge RAM Brand with profit and
loss responsibility for the Dodge RAM product portfolio. Mr. Diaz will also be
the lead executive for the Sales organization in the United States. He was
previously the Director of the Denver Business Center. Mr. Diaz has been with
the Company since 1989 in positions of increasing responsibility. The Company
will announce Mr. Diaz's replacement with a separate announcement.

Ralph Gilles is appointed President and CEO, Dodge Car Brand with profit and
loss responsibility for the Dodge Car product portfolio. Mr. Gilles will
continue to lead the Product Design organization of Chrysler Group which he
joined in 1992.

Olivier Francois is appointed President and CEO, Chrysler Brand, with profit
and loss responsibility for the Chrysler product portfolio. Mr. Francois joins
the Company from Fiat Group Automobiles where he serves as head of the Lancia
Brand, a position he retains. Mr. Francois will also be the lead executive for
the Marketing organization with responsibility to coordinate worldwide
marketing strategies, brand development and advertising for the Chrysler,
Jeep®, Dodge Car and Dodge RAM brands. He will continue to lead these
functions within Fiat Group Automobiles. Mr. Francois joined Fiat in 2005.

Michael Manley will continue as the President and CEO, Jeep Brand with profit
and loss responsibility for the Jeep Brand product portfolio. Mr. Manley will
also be the lead executive for the international activities of the Company
outside of NAFTA and will be responsible for implementing the co-operation
agreements for distribution of Chrysler Group products through Fiat's
international distribution network. Mr. Manley has been with Chrysler since
1998.

Joseph Veltri joins the Management Team as Head of Product Planning. Mr.
Veltri started with the Company in 1988. His career has included positions in
product planning, marketing, business strategy, and finance. He served most
recently as Product Planning Lead and Head of Truck/SUV Planning.

Peter Fong, head of the Chrysler Brand has resigned for personal reasons.
Michael Accavitti, head of the Dodge Brand has resigned to pursue other
interests.

About Chrysler Group LLC

Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat
Group, produces Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Mopar® and Global Electric Motors
(GEM) brand vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and
worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the
alliance builds on Chrysler's culture of innovation - first established by
Walter P. Chrysler in 1925 - and Fiat's complementary technology - from a
company whose heritage dates back to 1899.

Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., Chrysler Group LLC's product lineup
features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the
Chrysler 300, Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Ram. Fiat will contribute world-class
technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-sized cars,
allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including
environmentally friendly vehicles.

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