DaimlerChrysler AG Reports Five Percent Increase in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for June 2005.

- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 220,032 Vehicles, a Five Percent Increase Unadjusted (One Percent Increase Adjusted) for June 2005

- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 18,242 Vehicles, a Four Percent Increase Unadjusted for June 2005

NEW YORK, July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 238,274 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for June 2005, a five percent increase compared to June 2004. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.

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Chrysler Group, which consists of the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge brands, posted sales of 220,032 vehicles in the U.S., an increase of five percent. Adjusted for one more selling day in June 2005 compared to June 2004, sales rose one percent.

After launching a record nine new models in 2004, the Chrysler Group is launching several new models in 2005, including the all-new 2006 Jeep Commander. In June, the company started shipping to dealers the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger, which has received enthusiastic feedback from the media and great anticipation among consumers.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) posted sales of 18,242, a four percent increase compared to the same month last year and the best June sales in its history. In June, the all-new 2006 M-Class, built in Vance, Alabama, continued its strong momentum in the market. Later this year, the R-Class, which represents a new segment Mercedes calls the Sports Tourer segment, will be available at dealerships. These models will further expand MBUSA's position as offering the widest product portfolio in the luxury vehicle market and the company expects yet another record year.

Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups. June 2005 had 26 selling days while June 2004 had 25 selling days.

          DaimlerChrysler AG U.S. Sales Summary Through June 2005                          Month Sales      %           Sales CYTD        %                      Curr Yr   Pr Yr   Change   Curr Yr      Pr Yr   Change    CHRYSLER GROUP     220,032  209,252  1%*/5%  1,187,885  1,135,898   5%/5%   MERCEDES-BENZ USA   18,242   17,484      4%     98,634    103,168     -4%    DAIMLERCHRYSLER    238,274  226,736      5%  1,286,519  1,239,066      4%   Selling Days            26       25                152        153    *Adjusted   

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CONTACT: Han Tjan, DaimlerChrysler AG, +1-212-909-9063; Donna Boland, Mercedes-Benz USA, +1-201-573-6893; Kevin McCormick, Chrysler Group, +1-248-512-6218

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