DaimlerChrysler AG Reports Seven Percent Increase in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for March 2005

- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 212,978 Vehicles, an Eight Percent Increase Unadjusted (Four Percent Adjusted) for March 2005

- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 18,162 Vehicles, Up Two Percent Unadjusted for March 2005

NEW YORK, April 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 231,140 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for March 2005, a seven percent increase compared to March 2004. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.

Chrysler Group, which consists of the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge brands, posted sales of 212,978 vehicles in the U.S., an increase of eight percent. Adjusted for one extra selling day in March 2005 compared to March 2004, sales rose four percent. March represents the 12th consecutive month of year-over- year sales increases for Chrysler Group, and for 17 of the past 18 months.

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, which was introduced in March at the New York Auto Show.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) posted sales of 18,162 units in March, a two percent increase compared to the same month last year and finishing the first quarter with an upward trend in sales volume. With the introduction of new products in the light truck and sports touring segments, the company expects it will finish the year setting an all-time sales record.

Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups. March 2005 had 27 selling days while March 2004 had 26 selling days.

         DaimlerChrysler AG U.S. Sales Summary Through March 2005

                       Month Sales        %          Sales CYTD        %
                    Curr Yr   Pr Yr    Change    Curr Yr   Pr Yr    Change

  CHRYSLER GROUP    212,978  197,856  8% (4%*)   546,732  517,504   6% (7%*)
  MERCEDES-BENZ USA  18,162   17,816      2%      43,776   49,159     -11%

  DAIMLERCHRYSLER   231,140  215,672      7%     590,508  566,663       4%

  Selling Days           27       26                  75       76

  * Adjusted