DCX Strategic Accel Redemption Sec

* Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 187,085 Vehicles, a 5 Percent Increase Unadjusted (1 Percent Adjusted) for August 2005 * Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 19,267 Vehicles, a 7 Percent Increase Unadjusted for August 2005 NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE:DCX), the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 206,352 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for August 2005, a 5 percent increase compared to August 2004. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020212/DCXLOGO ) Chrysler Group, which consists of the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge brands, posted sales of 187,085 vehicles in the U.S., an increase of 5 percent. Adjusted for one more selling day in August 2005 compared to August 2004, sales rose 1 percent. After launching a record nine new models in 2004, the Chrysler Group is launching several new models in 2005, including the all-new 2006 Jeep Commander. Starting today, the company began selling the all-new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab, which has the most interior room of any pickup in the market. Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) posted sales of 19,267, a 7 percent increase compared to the same month last year and the best August sales in its history. In August, the all-new 2006 M-Class, built in Vance, Alabama, continued its strong momentum in the market. Arriving at dealerships this fall, the R-Class, which represents a new segment Mercedes calls the Grand Sports Tourer segment, will join the M-Class and double the company's penetration in the fast-growing luxury light truck market. These models will further expand MBUSA's position as offering the widest product portfolio in the luxury vehicle market and the company expects yet another record year. Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups. August 2005 had 26 selling days while August 2004 had 25 selling days. DaimlerChrysler AG U.S. Sales Summary Through August 2005 Month Sales % Sales CYTD % Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change CHRYSLER GROUP 187,085 178,034 1%*/5% 1,615,116 1,503,551 8%*/7% MERCEDES-BENZ USA 19,267 17,984 7% 138,692 140,114 - 1% DAIMLERCHRYSLER 206,352 196,018 5% 1,753,808 1,643,665 7% Selling Days 26 25 204 205 *Adjusted Further information from DaimlerChrysler is available on the internet at: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/ http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020212/DCXLOGODATASOURCE: DaimlerChrysler AG CONTACT: Han Tjan, +1-212-909-9063; Donna Boland of Mercedes-Benz USA, +1-201-573-6893; Kevin McCormick of Chrysler Group, +1-248-512-6218 Web site: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/

Copyright