Daimler Chrysler AG Headquartered

Founded
1998

Headquarters
Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany & Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA

Key people
Dieter Zetsche, CEO and Chairman
Industry
Auto & Truck Manufacturers
Products
Chrysler, Detroit Diesel, Dodge, Jeep, Maybach, Mercedes-Benz, Western Star, more
Revenue
€149.78 billion
Employees
382,724 (2005)

Website

www.daimlerchrysler.com

DaimlerChrysler AG headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, is a prominent automobile and truck manufacturer and financial services provider (through DaimlerChrysler Financial Services). The company also owns a major stake in aerospace group EADS.
DaimlerChrysler was formed in 1998 by the merger of Daimler-Benz (Germany) and the Chrysler Corporation (USA). The transaction was announced on May 7, and took place on November 12.
The company produces cars and trucks under the brands Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Smart, and Maybach, among others. The Chrysler Group (Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge) also provides its customers with parts and accessories marketed under the Mopar brand