Anthony Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) FCA US LLC Reports May 2016 U.S. Sales Increased 1 Percent; Best May Sales Since 2005 Source: http://media.fcanorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=17541&mid=1 Jeep® brand sales up 14 percent; best monthly sales ever Jeep Renegade and Jeep Patriot each posts their best monthly sales ever Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vans record their best May sales ever June 1, 2016 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 204,452 units, a 1 percent increase compared with sales in May 2015 (202,227 units), and the group’s best May sales in 11 years.The Jeep® and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in May compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brand’s 14 percent increase was the brand’s best monthly sales ever.“Notwithstanding a challenging calendar, we managed to muscle our way to our strongest May sales in over 10 years,” said Reid Bigland, Senior Vice President - Sales, FCA - North America. “Initial sales of our all-new Chrysler Pacifica minivan are brisk and we expect further sales growth from this vehicle over the next few months as dealer inventory continues to build.”Five FCA US vehicles set records in the month of May. The Jeep Renegade and Jeep Patriot each recorded their best monthly sales ever, while the Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vans posted their best May sales ever. In addition, the Jeep Compass turned in its best May sales ever. On the brand side, the Jeep brand continues to set records with its best monthly sales ever.Jeep® BrandJeep brand sales were up 14 percent in May for its best monthly sales ever and its 32nd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Jeep brand has set a sales record in every month dating back to November 2013. Both the Jeep Renegade – the newest entry to the Jeep product lineup – and the Jeep Patriot turned in their best monthly sales ever. Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee were up 4 percent for its best May sales since the year 2000. The Renegade last month made Kelley Blue Book’s 2016 list of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000.Ram Truck BrandRam Truck brand sales, which include the Ram pickup, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City, were up slightly in May for its best May sales since 2005. Both the Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vans each recorded their best May sales ever. The 2016 Ram 1500 took home the “Best Family Pickup Truck” award last month from the Family Car Challenge hosted by the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA).Dodge BrandDodge Grand Caravan sales were up 76 percent last month for its best May sales since 2014, while Dodge Durango sales increased 2 percent for its best May sales performance since 2005. In addition, Dodge Charger sales were up 5 percent for its best May in two years. Dodge brand sales were down 5 percent in May compared with the same month a year ago. The Dodge brand earned three major awards last month during the Texas Auto Roundup hosted by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). Dodge collected the Full-size Sedan of Texas (2016 Charger R/T Scat Pack), Performance Sedan of Texas (2016 Charger SRT Hellcat) and Super Car of Texas (2016 Viper GTC) during the annual competition.Chrysler BrandIn its second month on sale, the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan posted sales of 2,495 units, up significantly from the 487 units sold in its initial month on sale in April. The Pacifica last month was honored as the Family Car of Texas at TAWA’s Texas Auto Roundup. But the accolades didn’t stop there. The Pacifica also took home TAWA awards for Minivan of Texas, Best New Interior, and Best New Feature for its Uconnect Theater. Greater volumes of the new minivan will continue to arrive at dealerships just in time for the busy summer-selling season. Sales of the Chrysler 300 full-size sedan were up 38 percent for its best May sales since 2012. In addition, Chrysler Town & Country sales were up 49 percent for its best May in two years. Chrysler brand sales were down 19 percent in May compared with the same month a year ago.FIAT BrandFIAT brand sales, which include the Fiat 500, Fiat 500L and 500X, were down 19 percent in May, compared with the same month a year ago. Sales of the 500X were up in May compared with the same month a year ago, in its first month of year-over-year comparisons. The 500 last month made Kelley Blue Book’s 2016 list of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000. Deliveries of the all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider are expected to begin arriving in FIAT studios this month. The 124 Spider revives the storied nameplate, bringing its classic Italian styling and performance to a new generation of vehicles and buyers. Paying homage to the original 124 Spider nearly 50 years after its introduction, the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider delivers the ultimate Italian roadster experience with driving excitement, technology and safety combined with iconic Italian design. 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BORG Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Wow, did they pull the plug on the 200 already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomcat68 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 This looks like the tipping point for them. Only Jeep is carrying the company. Every other division is neutral or down. All the eggs are in one basket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 This looks like the tipping point for them. Only Jeep is carrying the company. Every other division is neutral or down. All the eggs are in one basket. Which would help explain why they seem to have growth every month...SUV/CUVs are "hot" now. All that from Jeep sales. Like you said, they are nothing more then a one trick pony at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grbeck Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Ram sales were 215,736 - with the full-size pickup garnering 193,279 of those - so the trucks are also holding up corporate sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpvbs Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I don't know what all the concern is about Fiat's sales plan. Just look, the 500X is up 78,750% for the year. By next year they will be selling billions of them for sure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomcat68 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 The Fiat 500l sold 334...Does it qualify for an Italian exotic status? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 The Fiat 500l sold 334...Does it qualify for an Italian exotic status? Sounds like a "surprise hit".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan1 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 There is always a lot of overblown hype in the Chrysler sales reports. Best this, best ever, best since!!!!!! Promaster City best May ever.....it's only been available for two Mays ever. Renegade best month ever.....pretty easy when it's not been out that long, less than a year. Promaster best May ever...not that long either, since 2014. Ram "Truck" is always "best since 2005". Ram "Truck" is the best since 2005 only when they include the vans. Actual Ram trucks are -2.8% in May 2016 vs May 2015... http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2016/06/best-selling-pickup-trucks-may-2016.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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