Anthony Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 (edited) FCA US Reports August 2016 U.S. Sales Increased 3 Percent Source Chrysler Media Jeep® brand posts 12 percent sales increase in August compared with same month a year ago Five Jeep brand models up in August, led by 41 percent increase in Jeep Cherokee sales Dodge brand up 5 percent; six Dodge brand vehicles log year-over-year sales gains in August Ram Truck brand up 2 percent; Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vans each post double-digit percentage sales gains September 1, 2016 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 196,756 units, a 3 percent increase compared with sales in August 2015 (190,887 units). FCA US retail sales were 150,153 units in August, while fleet sales were 46,603 units. Retail sales represented 76 percent of total sales, while fleet sales were 24 percent.The Jeep®, Dodge and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in August, led by the Jeep brand’s 12 percent increase. Five of the six Jeep brand vehicles recorded sales increases in August, with the Jeep Cherokee turning in the largest percentage year-over-year gain.The Dodge brand delivered higher year-over-year sales as the Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Journey, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Durango and Dodge Viper all recorded sales gains in August, helping to propel the brand to a 5 percent increase. Likewise, the Ram Truck brand was up with the Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vans each recording year-over-year sales increases for the month.Jeep BrandJeep brand sales were up 12 percent in August compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep Cherokee – the most capable mid-size SUV – posted a 41 percent sales gain, the largest percentage increase of any Jeep brand model in August. The Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass all turned in double-digit percentage increases for the month.Dodge BrandDodge brand sales were up 5 percent in August compared with the same month a year ago, as Dodge cars and trucks had a strong sales month. The Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger each posted year-over-year sales gains in August. Charger sales were up 24 percent, while the Challenger turned in a 5 percent sales gain in August. Sales of the Dodge Durango full-size SUV, the Dodge Grand Caravan minivan, the Dodge Journey crossover and the Dodge Viper were all up in August as well. The Dodge brand last month used the famed Woodward Dream Cruise to debut its new 2017 Challenger T/A and Charger Daytona – two performance-upgraded models infused with heritage style. Production for both models will begin this fall with Charger Daytona models available for order in September, followed by Challenger T/A models this October.Ram Truck BrandRam Truck brand sales, which include the Ram pickup, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City, were up 2 percent in August versus the same month a year ago. Both the ProMaster and ProMaster City vans turned in double-digit percentage sales gains in August, led by the ProMaster City’s 32 percent increase. The ProMaster City – America’s most efficient work van – is the newest addition to the brand’s commercial vehicle lineup and contributes to the expanding, purpose-built van segment with a number of best-in-class, functional elements tied directly to commercial customer demand. Sales of the Ram pickup truck were flat in August.FIAT BrandFIAT brand sales, which include the Fiat 500, Fiat 500L, Fiat 500X and Fiat 124 Spider, were down 21 percent in August. In its second month on sale, the all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider logged 460 sales in August. Last sold in the U.S. in 1985, the 124 Spider brings classic Italian styling and proven performance to a new generation of buyers. The all-new 124 Spider delivers the ultimate Italian roadster experience with driving excitement, technology and safety combined with iconic design. Chrysler BrandChrysler brand sales were down 22 percent in August compared with the same month a year ago. Sales of the Chrysler 300 full-size sedan were up 22 percent compared with the same month a year ago. The all-new Chrysler Pacifica logged 7,459 in sales in August. The Pacifica reinvents the minivan segment with its unprecedented level of functionality, versatility and technology. With nearly 40 innovations not offered by any others in its class, the Pacifica is the new benchmark in the segment that Chrysler invented more than 30 years ago. Edited September 1, 2016 by Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 So...are sales up or are they "up?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan1 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Ram pickup trucks down -0.3% over here. http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2016/09/best-selling-pickup-trucks-august-2016.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnostic Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 So...are sales up or are they "up?" Well they're up from the new lowered old numbers but down from the old inflated numbers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 Ram pickup trucks down -0.3% over here. http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2016/09/best-selling-pickup-trucks-august-2016.html They show 0% in the table above because they don't use decimals. Regardless, I think a difference of 139 units out of over 40k can be considered flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 "Any day now, the new Alfa will be out and will take over the Lux market and put BMW/Benz/Audi out of business."And, new Dodge/Chrysler RWD cars are coming, from Alfa platforms, to push FCA to #1 in USA." "Plymouth will be back too!" What some Mopar fans are saying with todays sales #'s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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