DaimlerChrysler AG Reports Two Percent Sales Increase in U.S. Passenger Vehicles Sales for October 2004

* Chrysler Group Sales Increase Two Percent Unadjusted, Two Percent Adjusted for October 2004

* Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 18,323 vehicles, Down Five Percent (unadjusted) for October 2004

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 188,492 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for October 2004, up two percent compared to October 2003. 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 170,169 vehicles in the U.S., an increase of two percent. Adjusted for the number of selling days per month, sales for Chrysler Group also rose two percent compared to the same month one year earlier. Year-to- date sales at Chrysler Group are now up three percent compared to the same period in 2003. In the third quarter, the Chrysler Group commenced shipments of the Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee and the Dodge Dakota to dealers. Both of these new models have received a very positive response from customers and the press. This completes the launch of the nine new products scheduled for the year 2004.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), which is launching its biggest product offensive in its history over the next 18 months, posted sales of 18,323 units, a decrease of five percent compared to the same month last year, when 19,273 vehicles were sold. Year-to-date sales for MBUSA are 175,881 vehicles compared to 178,720 during the same period last year.

Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups. Both October 2004 and October 2003 had 27 selling days.

     DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru October 2004

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

  CHRYSLER GROUP    170,169    166,262    2%    1,842,464    1,787,408   3%
  MERCEDES-BENZ      18,323     19,273   -5%      175,881      178,720  -2%

  DAIMLERCHRYSLER   188,492    185,535    2%    2,018,345    1,966,128   3%

  Selling Days           27         27                257          256