Chrysler LLC International Sales Increases Sparked by Rapid Growth in Latin America and Asia Pacific Regions


AUBURN HILLS, Michigan and STUTTGART, Germany, September 7 /PRNewswire/ --

- August 2007 sales grew 26 percent and marked the best August in 10
      years

    - Record 27 consecutive months of year-over-year sales growth

    - Year-to-date sales increased 19 percent over 2006

    - Sales for the Asia Pacific region jumped 52 percent; Latin American
      sales increased 36 percent

    - All three Chrysler LLC brands supported international sales growth in
      August

In markets outside North America, Chrysler LLC sales in August grew 26
percent (18,556 units) over August 2006. The Company has achieved 27
consecutive months of year-over-year sales increases, which has led to a 19
percent increase (153,813 units) in sales from January through August.

"It is important to recognize opportunities outside North America to
balance the impact any one region can have on the business," said Michael
Manley, Executive Vice President of International Sales, Marketing and
Business Development. "Our focus of growth outside North America is not only
to increase sales internationally, but also to ensure that the growth is
balanced among the Company's three brands. Our goal is for Chrysler, Jeep and
Dodge to each account for roughly 30 percent of our International sales in
2009."

For the month, all three of Chrysler Group's brands saw increased sales
compared with last year. Chrysler brand sales were up one percent (5,414
units), led by Chrysler 300C sales. Jeep(R) brand sales jumped 30 percent
(7,397 units), supported by sales of Jeep Wrangler which more than doubled
compared with last year. Dodge brand sales continued the streak of strong
performance with a 56 percent increase (5,745 units).

Throughout 2007, Italy remains the top-selling market outside North
America (14,049 units sold year-to-date). In August, Venezuela secured the
number-two spot for the first time (12,198 units sold year-to-date). The
growth in Venezuela and South America can be attributed to continued
increases in locally-produced vehicles such as Dodge Caliber and Jeep Grand
Cherokee, as well as imported vehicles such as the Dodge Ram and Jeep
Wrangler. With sales up 36 percent in August (4,478 units), the rapid growth
in Latin America has been a major contributor to the Company's overall growth
figures. Additionally, the Asia Pacific region, which had the greatest growth
for the month, increased sales by 52 percent (3,233 units). Locally-produced
vehicles in this region are also a major driver of increased sales.

"With four solid sales months left in the year, we expect that the
momentum will continue," said Thomas Hausch - Vice President of International
Sales. "During the Frankfurt Motor Show we will present the new Chrysler
Grand Voyager, the new Jeep Cherokee and have the world premier of the Dodge
Journey. As these new vehicles make their way into markets, we expect further
positive results for all three brands' sales."

Chrysler LLC sells and services vehicles in more than 125 countries
around the world, and Chrysler Group sales outside North America currently
account for approximately eight percent of the Company's total global sales.
Vehicles available range across all three Chrysler brands, with limited
availability on some trucks and SUV models. The Company's operations outside
North America have been experiencing year-over-year sales increases since
2004, and will continue to increase the number of product offerings,
powertrain options and RHD availability through 2007.

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