About DaimlerChrysler AG

DaimlerChrysler AG engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of various automotive products, primarily passenger cars, light trucks, and commercial vehicles worldwide. The company operates in four segments: Mercedes Car Group, Chrysler Group, Commercial Vehicles, and Services. Mercedes Car Group segment designs, produces, and sells Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, including S-Class, E-Class, C-Class, A-Class, M-Class, and G-Class; Maybach luxury sedans; and ‘smart’ compact passenger cars. Chrysler Group segment provides vehicles under the Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge brand names. The Chrysler and Dodge brands offer cars and minivans. In addition, the Chrysler brand offers the Pacifica and the PT Cruiser. The Dodge brand also includes pick-up trucks, a sport-utility vehicle, and vans. Under the Jeep brand, the Chrysler Group sells sport utility vehicles. Commercial Vehicles segment offers vehicles, including vans, trucks, buses, off-highway buses, Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) vehicles, and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) vehicles. The Services segment offers customized financing and leasing packages for retail and wholesale customers in the automotive sector. The company also provides financing to dealers for property, plant, and equipment purchases, and vehicle inventory. DaimlerChrysler markets its products and services through dealers and wholesale distributors. The company has strategic partnerships with MFTBC, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, General Motors Corp., BMW Group, and HMC. Daimlerchrysler was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.