DaimlerChrysler is one of the world's leading automotive companies. Its passenger car brands include Maybach, Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge and smart. Commercial vehicle brands include Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star and Setra. It offers financial and other automotive services through DaimlerChrysler Services. With 365,600 employees, DaimlerChrysler achieved revenues of $158.8 billion in 2002.

Where the public at large is concerned, the tradition of a company is one of the most important resources for brand image. While corporate structures change, the tradition of the individual brands represents a reliable constant.

In 1998, two companies steeped in tradition - Daimler-Benz AG and Chrysler Corporation - merged. They actively shaped, and left their mark on, every chapter in the history of the motor vehicle.

We have a global workforce, a global shareholder base, globally known brands and a global outlook. DaimlerChrysler's strategy rests on four pillars: Global Presence, Strong Brands, Broad Product Range, and Technology Leadership.