Press Information February 14, 2007

DaimlerChrysler Group Recovery and Transformation Plan seeks return for Profitability, Redesigns Business Modell: Financial Impact – Return to profitability by 2008; Employee Impact – 13,000 employee reduction; Newark Assembly plant to be idled, shifts eliminated and total capacity reduced by 400,000 Units; Redesigned business model for long-term competitiveness, including greater emphasis on fuel-efficient products, global growth and partnerships; € 2.3 billion ($ 3 billion) powertrain investment leads to more fuel-efficient line-up; DaimlerChrysler is looking into further strategic options with partners