Additional Captive Finance Source Joins RouteOne

Mercedes-Benz Financial integrates with web-based credit application management system

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 23 -- RouteOne LLC announced today that Mercedes-Benz Financial has integrated with its credit application management system. Mercedes-Benz Financial provides financing for Mercedes- Benz dealers' inventories and their retail customers. Currently, over 400,000 drivers in the United States enjoy the benefits of leasing or financing their Mercedes-Benz vehicles through Mercedes-Benz Financial, which is part of DCFS USA LLC. The DCFS USA LLC group of companies operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and South America. The agreement with RouteOne will continue to allow Mercedes-Benz dealers secure customer financing for their customers through a single web portal, while at the same time introduce a host of additional value added features.

"Mercedes-Benz Financial's integration with RouteOne proves their commitment to Mercedes-Benz dealers," said RouteOne CEO Mike Jurecki. "They clearly understand their dealers' need for a system that combines all of the power of the Mercedes-Benz brand with connectivity to additional features such as credit aggregation, an in-depth reporting suite and eContracting. We welcome them to our platform."

"We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellent service to our dealers, and our recent integration with RouteOne helps us continue that tradition," said Chris Kaefer, VP, Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Financial. "Utilizing leading edge technology providers such as RouteOne assists us in achieving our goals and providing increased efficiencies to Mercedes-Benz dealers."

In addition to providing access to both captive and non-captive finance sources through a single portal, RouteOne offers a wide variety of tools to assist the dealer in managing their day-to-day business, such as a detailed reporting suite, DSP integration, and credit bureau access, all within a single desktop application. RouteOne's open integration business model allows the dealer to integrate with their choice of a wide variety best in class partners, including more than 35 DSPs, CRM systems, F& I modules and menu providers. More information is available at http://www.routeone.com/.

About RouteOne

RouteOne was formed in 2002 by DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas, Ford Motor Credit Company, GMAC, and Toyota Financial Services to create a more streamlined credit application for automobile dealers and their customers. Providing access to more than 21,500 dealers in North America, RouteOne's web-based system allows automotive dealers to submit credit applications to the largest indirect lenders, request credit reports, and increase profitability with RouteOne's free Dealer Reporting Suite. RouteOne's open integration business model also allows the dealer to integrate with their choice of a wide variety best in class partners, including DSPs, CRM systems, F& I modules and menu providers. RouteOne offers dealers a common platform for all their credit application financing needs. More information is available at http://www.routeone.com/.

About Mercedes-Benz Financial

Mercedes-Benz Financial provides financing for Mercedes-Benz dealers' inventories and their retail customers. Currently, over 400,000 drivers in the United States enjoy the benefits of leasing or financing their Mercedes- Benz vehicles through Mercedes-Benz Financial, which is part of DCFS USA LLC. The DCFS USA LLC group of companies operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and South America. DCFSA is part of the DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Group, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, which operates in more than 40 countries and has an employee base exceeding 11,000 and a global portfolio of euro 113.3 billion. DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Group is one of the leading financial services enterprises worldwide. For more information visit http://www.mercedesbenzfinancial.com/