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DaimlerChrysler Reports Combined U.S. July Sales

2 August 2000

DaimlerChrysler Reports Combined U.S. July Sales

    AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Consolidated DaimlerChrysler July sales in the United 
States totaled 216,473 units and were driven by the continued strong sales of 
the Chrysler brand and E-Class sales for the Mercedes-Benz brand.  Overall sales 
were down 12 percent compared with July 1999 sales of 256,444.  Freightliner 
reported July sales of 9,716 units compared with July 1999 sales of 13,024.

    July 2000 sales:                               July 2000      July 1999

    Total DaimlerChrysler                            216,473        256,444
    Total Chrysler Group                             191,466        226,766
    Total Mercedes-Benz                               15,291         16,654
    Total Passenger Cars                              50,398         63,453
    Total Chrysler Group Cars                         38,753         50,807
    Total Mercedes-Benz Cars                          11,645         12,646
    Total Light Trucks                               156,359        179,967
    Total Chrysler/Jeep(R)/Dodge SUV                  67,968         67,456
    Total Mercedes-Benz SUV                            3,646          4,008
    *Total Commercial Vehicle                          9,716         13,024

    *Figures are preliminary and include Freightliner and Sterling brands.