Ram pickup is by far the biggest seller at Chrysler Group with more than 176,000 YTD.
Chrysler Group today reported U.S. sales of 74,152, a 17% increase compared with sales in November 2009 (63,560 units). Year-to-date the Group is at 984,509 units, of which 714,566 are trucks.
November represents the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases, the Fiat controlled company said in a statement, since Chrysler no longer holds sales press conferences.
Chrysler Group this year is introducing 16 all-new or significantly- refreshed 2011 models representing 75% of its nameplates. Five of the 16 models are already in dealerships; 11 models will be launched by the end of the year.
While the results are positive for the reorganized company, they heavily rely on the recent resurgence of the U.S. truck market. Only time will tell if the new car models can hold their own in a brutally competitive market.
Jeep Brand sales (24,202 units) increased 58% versus the same month last year (15,339 units). Year-to-date Jeep is up 23%.
Ram Truck Brand sales (19,040 units) increased 67% versus the same month last year (11,409 units). Year-to-date Ram is up 4
The flagship Chrysler brand saw sales decline -23% in November. Year-to-date Chrysler is up 16%.
Dodge was down -12% in November. Year-to-date Dodge is up 20%
Chrysler Group finished the month with a 79-day supply of inventory (243,206 units). U.S. industry sales figures for November are projected at an estimated 12.2 SAAR.
“We are pleased with the sales momentum that has been building this year, and elated now that we are showing off the vehicles that we’ve been talking about,” said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer – Ram Truck Brand and Lead Executive for U.S. Sales.
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