Jeep(R) brand sales for the month increased 41 percent to 53,218 units compared to December 2004 sales of 37,730 units. Each nameplate in the Jeep lineup performed well in December.

The all-new seven-passenger Jeep Commander continues to attract new customers, posting sales of 8,458 units, rising 105 percent over November 2005 sales.

Jeep Liberty set a December sales record with 17,665 units sold, an increase of 38 percent over December 2004 sales of 12,775 units.

The icon of the Jeep brand, Jeep Wrangler, posted sales of 5,363 units, an increase of 17 percent over December 2004 sales of 4,573 units.

Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee were strong in December, posting sales of 21,732 units or an increase of 7 percent compared to December 2004.

Sales of Jeep brand products increased 12 percent in 2005 to their highest yearly total since 2000 to 476,532 units compared to 2004 sales of 427,239 units.

   DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru December 2005

                                             Sales CYTD       DR %  Vol %
                  Model                   Curr Yr     Pr Yr  Change Change
  Wrangler                                 79,017     77,550    2%    2%
  Liberty                                 166,883    167,376    0%    0%
  Grand Cherokee                          213,584    182,313   18%   17%
  Commander                                17,048          0    0%    0%
  JEEP BRAND                              476,532    427,239   12%   12%

                                             Month Sales     DR %   Vol %
                  Model                  Curr Yr    Pr Yr   Change  Change
  Wrangler                                 5,363     4,573     17%     17%
  Liberty                                 17,665    12,775     38%     38%
  Grand Cherokee                          21,732    20,382      7%      7%
  Commander                                8,458         0      0%      0%
  JEEP BRAND                              53,218    37,730     41%     41%