Chrysler Group Reports May 2005 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group reported sales of its Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (CPOV) for May 2005 of 7,961 units, a decrease of 6 percent from May 2004 sales of 8,466 units. Year-to-date sales are 44,523 units, an increase of 5 percent from the same period last year and outpacing the overall industry CPOV segment growth of 3 percent. Chrysler Group's May marketshare in the CPOV segment held steady at 6.2 percent. Year-to-date marketshare improved over the same period in 2004 to 6.7 percent from 6.5 percent. "Our industry-leading, comprehensive certified used vehicle warranty continues to resonate with customers," said Ray Fisher, Chrysler Group Vice President - Sales and Service and Parts Operations. "In fact, the comprehensive and long-term coverage of our CPOV program enabled the Chrysler Group to be one of only two volume companies in the CPOV segment to increase its share this year. We are in a great position to build momentum from this month as we move into the summer selling season." Chrysler Group offers one of the most comprehensive certified pre-owned vehicle programs in the industry. For a vehicle to be certified under the Chrysler Group's used vehicle program, it must be a 2000 through 2005 model pre-owned vehicle with less than 65,000 miles, and pass a stringent 125 point inspection. Chrysler Group certified pre-owned vehicles are backed by an 8- year/80,000 mile powertrain limited warranty, a 3-month or 3,000 mile maximum care warranty, 24-hour, 365 day full roadside assistance, and $35 per day rental car allowance. Marketed as "Brand Spankin' Used," Chrysler Group's Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles are sold only through Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep(R) dealerships who have earned the Five Star Certification. Five Star Certification is a comprehensive validation of the dealership's facilities, operational processes, salesperson and technician training accreditation as well as customer satisfaction survey ratings. Approximately 2,400 Chrysler Group dealerships in the U.S. are certified Five Star dealers. DATASOURCE: Chrysler Group CONTACT: Kevin McCormick of Chrysler Group, +1-248-512-6218, Web site: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/ http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/

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