(from a Chrysler Group press release)

Chrysler Group reported sales for October 2006 of 159,586 units, an increase of 1 percent (3 percent decrease unadjusted) compared to October 2005 sales of 164,814 units. All sales are reported on a day-rate basis unless otherwise indicated.

"Our retail sales were particularly strong in October, led by the strength of key products like Jeep(R) Commander and the Dodge Ram pickup," said Steven Landry, Vice President - Sales and Field Operations, Chrysler Group. "Combined with the exciting new products hitting our dealer showrooms like Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Nitro, it's a great way to start the fourth quarter."

The icon of the Jeep brand, Wrangler, posted a monthly sales record of 8,679 units, an increase of 102 percent compared to previous year results of 4,475 units.

Sales of the Jeep brand increased 29 percent to 40,297 units. Last year sales of the Jeep brand totaled 32,431 units.

The Jeep Liberty led the SUV segment, posting sales of 11,004 units, an increase of 10 percent over October 2005 sales of 10,417 units.

The Jeep Commander posted October record sales of 8,079 units and rose 159 percent compared to October 2005 sales of 3,241 units.

     DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru October 2006

                                             Month Sales    DR %   Vol %
                  Model                 Curr Yr    Pr Yr   Change Change
  Compass                                  3,342         0     0%     0%
  Wrangler                                 8,679     4,475   102%    94%
  Liberty                                 11,004    10,417    10%     6%
  Grand Cherokee                           9,193    14,298   -33%   -36%
  Commander                                8,079     3,241   159%   149%
    JEEP BRAND                            40,297    32,431    29%    24%

                                              Sales CYTD       DR %   Vol %
                  Model                   Curr Yr     Pr Yr   Change Change
  Compass                                    9,790          0     0%     0%
  Wrangler                                  62,913     69,172    -9%    -9%
  Liberty                                  114,218    141,403   -19%   -19%
  Grand Cherokee                           118,351    178,119   -34%   -34%
  Commander                                 72,908      4,765  1430%  1430%
    JEEP BRAND                             378,180    393,459    -4%    -4%