DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 25 Percent Increase in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for July 2005

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2005; DaimlerChrysler AG, the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 260,937 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for July 2005, a 25 percent increase compared to July 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 240,146 vehicles in the U.S., an increase of 27 percent. Adjusted for one fewer selling day in July 2005 compared to July 2004, sales actually rose 32 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 20,791, a 10 percent increase compared to the same month last year and the best July sales in its history. In July, 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 Mercedes's new 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 to set 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. July 2005 had 26 selling days while July 2004 had 27 selling days.

	     DaimlerChrysler AG U.S. Sales Summary Through July 2005

		     Month Sales       %	    Sales CYTD		 %
		Curr Yr    Pr Yr     Change	Curr Yr    Pr Yr       
Change
    CHRYSLER
     GROUP	240,146    189,619  32%*/27%   1,428,031   1,325,517   
9%*/8%
    MERCEDES-
     BENZ USA	 20,791     18,962	 10%	 119,425     122,130	  
-2%

    DAIMLER
    CHRYSLER	260,937    208,581	 25%   1,547,456   1,447,647	   
7%

    Selling Days     26 	27		     178	 180

    *Adjusted