Dodge is a US-based brand of automobiles and trucks, sold by Chrysler LLC in over 50 countries worldwide. The Dodge Sprinter was engineered and built by Daimler-Benz; Dodge's sole contribution to the project was its logo. Though it was initially assembled by Freightliner, the full-size Sprinter van adopted a Dodge nameplate early in 2003. The van now competes in the same class as the Chevrolet Express, Ford Econoline Wagon and GMC Savana. For 2008, this 12-passenger van includes an emergency exit window. An electronic sliding door is available on cargo and passenger vans. For 2007, Dodge made the Sprinter wider, taller and longer, added two new engines, and increased cargo and towing capacity. Changes for 2008 are comparatively minor. Sprinter 2500 is available in cargo and passenger vans. Sprinter 3500 is available in cab chassis and cargo van. Both models come with five-speed automatic transmission equipped with a shifter that allows floor-mounted column shifting. The throttle response is quite good, with (seemingly) better acceleration than the earlier engine.