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DaimlerChrysler Statement in Response to Two Resignations

1 March 1999

DaimlerChrysler Statement in Response to Shamel T. Rushwin And Chris P. Theodore Resignations

    DETROIT, March 1 -- DaimlerChrysler Corporation
today confirmed the resignations of Shamel T. Rushwin, Senior Vice President -
International Manufacturing and Minivan Assembly Operations, and Chris P.
Theodore, Senior Vice President - Platform Engineering.
    "This is a competitive industry and while we obviously hate to lose any
management talent, it is a reflection of the strength and wide ranging
business capabilities that exist in our Company," said Thomas T. Stallkamp,
President, DaimlerChrysler Corporation.  "We continue to be confident that
DaimlerChrysler will become the best company in the industry and will offer
enormous opportunities to all our employees."