Moving in stride with overall industry sales trends this month, Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales for August of 179,165 units, a decrease of 8 percent (4 percent decrease unadjusted) compared to August 2005 sales of 187,085 units. All sales are reported on an adjusted basis unless otherwise indicated.

"Our product portfolio transition continues with the successful launch of the Jeep(R) Compass on the heels of the brisk-selling Dodge Caliber along with eight additional products this year," said Steven Landry, Chrysler Group, Vice President - Sales and Field Operations. "Strong customer demand for the Dodge Caliber and the Jeep Compass has set the standard for our other vehicle launches."

Chrysler Group saw sales strength in several key products during August, including the Chrysler 300, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Charger, Dodge Caliber and the Jeep Compass.

The Jeep brand posted sales of 42,243 units, a slight increase compared to previous year sales of 40,659 units for the brand. The Jeep Commander posted sales of 8,012 units, a 1 percent increase over July 2006 sales of 7,363 units. The Jeep Compass is beginning to arrive at Jeep dealers nationwide and feedback is positive from dealers and customers. Sales of the Jeep Compass totaled 2,061 units this month despite limited availability, as dealers are still receiving shipments.

     DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru August 2006

                                             Month Sales    DR %   Vol %
                  Model                 Curr Yr    Pr Yr   Change Change
  Compass                                  2,061         0     0%     0%
  Wrangler                                 6,002     7,079   -18%   -15%
  Liberty                                 11,039    15,649   -32%   -29%
  Grand Cherokee                          15,129    17,931   -19%   -16%
  Commander                                8,012         0     0%     0%
    JEEP BRAND                            42,243    40,659     0%     4%

                                              Sales CYTD       DR %   Vol %
                  Model                   Curr Yr     Pr Yr   Change Change
  Compass                                    2,768          0     0%     0%
  Wrangler                                  49,202     59,234   -17%   -17%
  Liberty                                   90,847    118,878   -24%   -24%
  Grand Cherokee                            98,124    149,796   -34%   -34%
  Commander                                 55,049          0     0%     0%
    JEEP BRAND                             295,990    327,908   -10%   -10%