Fitch Ratings Issues Presale Report on DaimlerChrysler Auto Trust 2004-B

NEW YORK--July 21, 2004--Fitch Ratings issued a presale report on DaimlerChrysler Auto Trust 2004-B discussing the rating analysis behind Fitch's expected 'F1+'/'AAA' ratings on the class A notes and 'A' rating on the class B notes. The securities are backed by a pool of retail installment sales contracts secured by new and used automobiles and light duty trucks.

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