Chrysler Group Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales Continue to Set Records in September 2006

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 10, 2006 -- Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star dealers sold a new September record of 9,451 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) units, rising 9 percent above September 2005 sales of 8,650 units and posting new quarterly and year-to-date sales records.

Third quarter sales increased 5 percent to a record 27,861 units. Year-to- date 2006 sales totaled 88,514 units, establishing a new record and increasing 10 percent from year-to-date sales last year.

Chrysler brand sales rose 4 percent for the month, posting sales of 2,889 units and Jeep(R) brand sales accelerated 37 percent to 2,587 units. Dodge brand sales were flat at 3,975 units in September, yet, year-to-date sales rose 1 percent.

"Shifting consumer preferences are raising the profile of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge CPO products in the marketplace and our customers are responding positively to our portfolio of products," said Peter Grady, Director - DaimlerChrysler Motors Remarketing. "As the certified-used vehicle segment continues to pick up momentum, our Five Star dealers are prepared to go full- speed ahead."

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 2001 through 2006 pre- owned, Chrysler Group 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 days per year full roadside assistance and a $35 per day rental car allowance, in addition to a CARFAX Vehicle History Report(TM) and Buyback Guarantee.

Marketed as "Brand Spankin' Used(TM)," Chrysler Group's CPO vehicles are sold only through Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealerships which have earned the automaker's 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 2,100 Chrysler Group dealerships in the U.S. are certified Five Star dealers.