Daimler AG Reports August 2008 Sales of 20,927 New Vehicles for the Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S.

Total of 20,927 Units of Mercedes-Benz Cars Division Sold in U.S.

Mercedes-Benz USA Records August Sales of 18,507

Smart USA Records 2,420 Sales in August

NEW YORK, Sept. 3, 2008 - Daimler AG today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 20,927 units in the U.S. for August 2008. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.

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Mercedes-Benz USA reported August sales of 18,507 new vehicles, bringing the year-to-date total to 158,519, a .5 percent increase over 2007 year-to-date sales.

Sales for the smart fortwo remain strong with deliveries totaling 2,420 for the month of August. This brings the year-to-date total to an incredible 16,378 units in a just over seven months of being offered in the U.S. market. The vehicle is attracting an overwhelming number of buyers who want a solution to high gas prices, a reduced environmental footprint and increased urban mobility on congested city streets -- all in a package that's fun to drive. The fortwo offers a powerful combination of outstanding fuel efficiency, innovative safety, environmental friendliness and low cost of ownership. There are currently 71 smart centers open in 33 states.

Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA will be announced later today in a separate press release issued by Mercedes-Benz USA.