Consolidated DaimlerChrysler July sales in the United States totaled 216,473 units and were driven by the continued strong sales of the Chrysler brand and E-Class sales for the Mercedes-Benz brand.

Overall sales were down 12 percent compared with July 1999 sales of 256,444. Freightliner reported July sales of 9,716 units compared with July 1999 sales of 13,024.

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July 2000 sales:                               July 2000      July 1999

Total DaimlerChrysler 216,473 256,444
Total Chrysler Group 191,466 226,766
Total Mercedes-Benz 15,291 16,654
Total Passenger Cars 50,398 63,453
Total Chrysler Group Cars 38,753 50,807
Total Mercedes-Benz Cars 11,645 12,646
Total Light Trucks 156,359 179,967
Total Chrysler/Jeep(R)/Dodge SUV 67,968 67,456
Total Mercedes-Benz SUV 3,646 4,008
*Total Commercial Vehicle 9,716 13,024

*Figures are preliminary and include Freightliner and Sterling brands.

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