AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star dealers sold a new December record of 10,463 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (CPOV) in 2005, a 6 percent increase from December 2004 sales of 9,835 units and a 22 percent gain over November 2005 sales. Fourth quarter sales rose 3 percent to 27,184 units, surpassing the fourth quarter sales record in 2004 of 26,439 units and making this December the second best month and quarter of 2005. Year-to-date sales also set a new record with 107,804 units, topping year-to-date sales last year by 8 percent. Chrysler brand pulled ahead of the group this December with a 15 percent increase to 3,312 units. Jeep(R) sales increased 8 percent on the year to 2,542 units while Dodge sales were flat compared to last year at 4,609 units. "Our Five Star dealers did an outstanding job of communicating the consumer benefits of our Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge CPOV program and that was the reason for our record sales in 2005," said Ray Fisher, Chrysler Group Vice President - Sales, Service and Parts Operations. "We are pleased to end December and the year on such a high note and look to continue that performance into 2006." 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 2006 model pre-owned vehicle with less than 65,000 miles and pass a stringent 125 point inspection. Chrysler Group's CPO vehicles are backed by an 8-year/80,000 mile powertrain limited warranty, a 3-month or 3,000 mile Maximum Care(TM) warranty, 24-hour, 365 day full roadside assistance, $35 per day rental car allowance and a Carfax Vehicle History Report. Marketed as "Brand Spankin' Used(TM)," Chrysler Group's CPO vehicles are sold only through Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealerships which 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: Christina Biache, +1-248-512-9414, , or Kevin McCormick, +1-248-512-6218, , both of Chrysler Group Web site: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/ http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/

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