UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event December 5, 2006
reported) ______________________________
DaimlerChrysler Auto Trust 2006-D
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(Exact name of Issuing Entity as specified in its charter)
DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas LLC
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(Exact name of Sponsor and Depositor as specified in its charter)
State of Delaware 333-138140-01 20-6785945
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(State of other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
c/o Deutsche Bank Trust Company Delaware as owner trustee,
1011 Centre Road Suite 200, Wilmington, Delaware 19805
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including are code (302) 552-6279
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of
the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17
CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 9. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits:
5.1 Legality Opinion of Sidley Austin LLP.
8.1 Tax Opinion of Sidley Austin LLP.
23.1 Consent of Sidley Austin LLP (included in Exhibits 5.1 and 8.1).
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER FINANCIAL SERVICES AMERICAS
LLC, as Depositor of the Issuing Entity
By: /s/ B. C. Babbish
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B. C. Babbish
Assistant Secretary
Date: December 5, 2006
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No. Description of Exhibit
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5.1 Legality Opinion of Sidley Austin LLP.
8.1 Tax Opinion of Sidley Austin LLP.
23.1 Consent of Sidley Austin LLP (included in Exhibits 5.1 and 8.1).