DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 6 Percent Decrease in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for April 2006

- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 190,095 Vehicles, an 8 Percent Decrease for April 2006

- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 21,270, a 13 Percent Increase for April 2006

NEW YORK, May 2 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 211,365 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for April 2006, a 6 percent decrease compared to April 2005. 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 190,095 vehicles in the U.S., a decrease of 8 percent. Following global sales growth of 4.7 percent to 2.83 million units in 2005, Chrysler Group launches 10 all-new vehicles in 2006, the most aggressive product launch in company history, while introducing some of the most fuel-efficient vehicles to date. Chrysler Group will take its best-selling Dodge brand to international markets in 2006, beginning with the all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber which has arrived at U.S. dealerships to positive customer response and robust sales.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) posted sales of 21,270 units, up 13 percent compared to the same month last year and posting its best April on record. Boosting sales for the month were the flagship 2007 S-Class sedan and the new 2007 SL550. As a group, sales for Mercedes vehicles in the luxury light truck segment achieved continued success and more than doubled sales volume for year-to-date with a 115 percent increase.

Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups. April 2005 had 27 selling days while April 2006 had 26 selling days.

         DaimlerChrysler AG U.S. Sales Summary Through April 2006

                         Month Sales       %        Sales CYTD       %
                       Curr Yr   Pr Yr   Change  Curr Yr    Pr Yr  Change

  CHRYSLER GROUP       190,095 206,546    -8%    752,339  753,278    0%

  MERCEDES-BENZ USA     21,270  18,805    13%     72,512   62,581   16%

  DAIMLERCHRYSLER      211,365 225,351    -6%    824,851  815,859    1%
  Selling Days              26      27               101      102