Chrysler Group's Sales Outside North America Increases

For March 2007, the sales of DaimlerChrysler AG'smore than 100,000 units compared to the previous
Chrysler Group division in the United States wereyear – in-line with the guidance we gave earlier.”
down by 5 percent compared to the company'sMeanwhile, Chrysler Group is proud to announce that
impressive sales result last March 2006. But in spite ofMarch 2007 is the best month ever for the
this overall sales result, Some of Chrysler Group'scompany’s sales operations outside North America.
brand and specific models obtained increased salesChrysler Group brands, including Dodge, Jeep, and
for the month of March 2007.Chrysler obtained 18 percent sales increase with
For the Dodge brand, the Nitro compact SUV posted22,375 units sold.
the strongest month ever with total sales of 7,532"The efforts of our sales teams in all of our
units. Other Dodge models also performed well inInternational regions contributed to this month's
March 2007 including the all-new Dodge Avenger withperformance. We have said that our business outside
9,026 units sold; Dodge Caliber with sales of 8,634North America has a key role in Chrysler Group's
units, a 32 percent increase; and Dodge Charger withRecovery and Transformation Plan. These markets
41 percent sales increase 12,707 units sold.have solid teams in place to help grow our business,
The Jeep brand gained an overall 4 percent salesand with the right products tailored to meet the needs
increase in March 2007. Chrysler Group's off-roadof global markets, there is a lot of potential to reach
vehicle brand finished the month with 45,335 units sold.new customers." said Thomas Hausch, Executive
The Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited posted anDirector of International Sales and Marketing.
impressive sales increase of 64 percent, selling 13,397"Chrysler Group's clear definition between brand
units in March 2007, making it as the best month everofferings, improved quality and overall value are
in the history of Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep Compassensuring balanced sales among the top products. In
and Jeep Patriot, both equipped Jeep tail light cover2007, we expect this to continue as we introduce eight
also performed well with sales of 3,802 units and 2,109new products, all of which are part of a balanced
units respectively.product portfolio and are designed to meet the needs
According to Tom LaSorda, President and CEO ofof a specific group of customers, and complement, not
Chrysler Group:compete with one another." he added.
“We continue to deliver on our promise to spendMajor markets for Chrysler Group models include
more time with our dealers, and make their profitabilityEastern Europe and Russia (with 69 percent sales
a priority. One important achievement in the month ofincrease) and Latin America (with sales increase of 43
March was that our vehicle inventory was down bypercent in March 2007).