DaimlerChrysler AG Reports Two Percent Decrease in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for May 2005

- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 214,575 Vehicles, a Three Percent Decrease Unadjusted (Six Percent Increase Adjusted) for May 20, 200505

- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 17,811 Vehicles, a Two Percent Decrease Unadjusted for May 2005

NEW YORK, June 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 232,386 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for May 2005, a two percent increase compared to May 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 214,575 vehicles in the U.S., a decrease of three percent. Adjusted for two fewer selling days in May 2005 compared to May 2004, sales actually rose six 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. At the end of May, the company also started to ship 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 17,811, a two percent decrease compared to the same month last year. In May, the all-new 2006 M-Class, built in Vance, Alabama, continued its strong sales start of April. Later this year, the R-Class, which represents a new segment Mercedes calls the 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 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. May 2005 had 24 selling days while May 2004 had 26 selling days.

          DaimlerChrysler AG U.S. Sales Summary Through May 2005
                        Month Sales     %          Sales CYTD       %
                    Curr Yr    Pr Yr   Change    Curr Yr     Pr Yr   Change
  CHRYSLER GROUP    214,575  220,131  -3% (6%)*  967,853   926,646  6% (4%)*
  MERCEDES-BENZ USA  17,811   18,141      -2%     80,392    85,684     -6%

  DAIMLERCHRYSLER   232,386  238,272      -2%  1,048,245 1,012,330      4%
  Selling Days           24       26                 126       128
  * Adjusted