- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 150,349 Vehicles, a 37 Percent Decrease
for July 2006
- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 21,591 Vehicles, a 4 Percent Increase
for July 2006
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE:
DCX), the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales
of 171,940 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for July 2006, a 34 percent
decrease compared to July 2005. All sales figures in this release are on an
unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
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Chrysler Group, which consists of the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge
brands, posted sales of 150,349 vehicles in the U.S., a decrease of 37
percent. Following global sales growth of 4.7 percent to 2.83 million units
in 2005, Chrysler Group launches 10 all-new vehicles in 2006, the most
aggressive product launch in company history, while introducing some of the
most fuel-efficient vehicles to date. On the heels of the successful launch
of the Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Group continues its product offensive with
the launch of the Jeep Compass. The Jeep Compass expands the product
portfolio of the Jeep brand with an all-new, modern-styled compact Jeep
that delivers fun, freedom, utility, excellent fuel efficiency and Jeep 4x4
capability at a terrific value. The Jeep Compass is available at Jeep
dealers nationwide and has received positive feedback amid brisk sales.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported its highest July sales on record
with 21,591 new vehicles sold, an increase of 4 percent over last July. The
Mercedes-Benz portfolio of luxury light trucks -- the M-, R-, G- and
GL-Classes -- continued to demonstrate impressive gains with a 62 percent
increase over last July as a group.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be
announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups.
July 2006 had 25 selling days while July 2005 had 26 selling days.
DaimlerChrysler AG U.S. Sales Summary Through July 2006
Month Sales % Sales CYTD %
Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
CHRYSLER GROUP 150,349 240,146 -37% 1,279,895 1,428,031 -10%
MERCEDES-BENZ USA 21,591 20,791 4% 136,526 119,425 14%
DAIMLERCHRYSLER 171,940 260,937 -34% 1,416,421 1,547,456 -8%
Selling Days 25 26 177 178
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at: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com
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