Special Report: 2007 Chrysler LLC Outside North America Sales Archive

Auburn Hills, Mich./Stuttgart, Germany July 4, 2007 - Chrysler Group set a new record in June 2007 with 22,901 units sold outside North America, an increase of 21 percent over June 2006. This was the highest sales month ever in Chrysler International's history. The high sales results contributed to another record, an unprecedented 25 consecutive months of year-over-year monthly sales increases. Through the second quarter, sales outside North America were up 17 percent when compared with the same time period last year, and have topped 114,000 units. Additionally, an all time record was set as 23,523 vehicles were exported from North America to support this growth.

“Our unprecedented sales success does nothing but reinforce our commitment to work harder to continue attracting and satisfying our customers in all our international markets," said Michael Manley - Executive Vice President of International Sales, Marketing and Business Development. "Our international growth is a cornerstone of our long-term strategy and we are not planning to slow down anytime soon. This year you will see even more from the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands in our international markets.”

All regions outside North America saw increased sales in June as the Middle East / North Africa region, where sales grew 74 percent this month, led the way in terms of regional growth. The key volume markets for Chrysler Group all had reports of solid sales figures. Italy remained the top-sales market with 11,658 units sold through the second quarter, an increase of nine percent over the same period last year. Meanwhile, Russia had the greatest sales growth increase out of the top 15 volume markets, as sales grew 85 percent.

While Dodge Caliber was the top-selling Chrysler Group vehicle year-to-date, in terms of brand sales, Jeep® was the sales volume leader. New vehicles, such as the Jeep Compass as well as the Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited have contributed to a 27 percent growth for the brand’s sales this month, and a 10 percent growth so far this year.

“The strength of our new product portfolio coupled with the support of our dealer network outside North America is driving the growth we have seen so far this year,” said Thomas Hausch – Vice President of International Sales. “We expect to maintain the double digit growth this year, including record export numbers, and continue to strategically grow production volumes and sales outlets outside North America for all three brands.”

Chrysler Group 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 Group 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.