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DaimlerChrysler Exceeds its United Way Contribution Goal by 12.8%

17 November 2000

DaimlerChrysler Corporation Exceeds its United Way Contribution Goal by 12.8 Percent

            Company Contributes $3.2 Million to the 2000 Campaign

    AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 16 DaimlerChrysler Corporation
announced today that the Company, its employees and its dealers, raised
$3,241,578 for the United Way's 2000 annual Torch Drive Campaign, exceeding
last year by 12.8 percent.  The announcement was made at the Victory
Celebration luncheon held at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center.
    "DaimlerChrysler employees realize the importance of sharing their good
fortune with others, so I'm especially proud of the generosity demonstrated
for the United Way this year," said Kathy Oswald, DaimlerChrysler's Chief
Administrative Officer.  "The United Way affects all of our lives in some way,
and I want to thank all of our employees who helped make this year's United
Way campaign a success."
    DaimlerChrysler was just one of the many companies that significantly
increased their contributions this year.  Others included Deloitte & Touche,
New Venture Gear and MSX International.
    The funds from DaimlerChrysler were a combination of contributions from
the hourly and management employees in metro Detroit, the 2000 Automotive
Challenge Match, the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund and the Dodge Dealer's
Association pledge.  In addition, the Southeast Michigan Jeep(R) Dealer's
Association is donating $50 for each new Jeep vehicle sold between the
Christmas and the New Year holiday period.
   Funds from the United Way campaign will be allocated to more than 130
health and human service agencies in Detroit, as well as in Wayne, Oakland and
Macomb counties.