Fiat SpA : December 2011 Chrysler Group LLC sales in the USA

Chrysler Group reports U.S. sales of 138,019 for December, a 37% increase over the prior year (100,702 units). This represents the best total sales since May 2008, as well as the 21st consecutive month of growth and 7th consecutive month of sales increases of at least 20%. Total sales of 1.37 million units for the full year were up 26% over 2010, the largest percentage increase of any full-line manufacturer.

Chrysler Group LLC reported U.S. sales of 138,019 for the month of December, a 37% increase over December 2010 (100,702 units), the Group's best monthly sales since May 2008.
For the full year, Chrysler Group sales totaled 1.37 million units, up 26% versus
2010, which represents the largest percentage gain of any full-line manufacturer. The Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge and Ram Truck brands all posted solid sales gains over 2010.
December marked Chrysler Group's 21st consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains and the 7th consecutive month of increases of at least 20%.
The Group's 37% increase for December was driven in part by strong sales of the Chrysler 300 flagship sedan, Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan, Dodge Charger and Avenger sport sedans, Ram pickup truck, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, and Compass.
"Chrysler Group finished a year of growth on a strong note with our December retail sales soaring 45% to our highest dealer retail sales in four years," said Reid Bigland, President and CEO - Dodge Brand and Head of US Sales. "Looking back, we were the fastest-growing automaker in the country, increasing our market share 1.3 percentage points during 2011."
The Chrysler brand's 83% increase, driven by surging sales of the Chrysler 300 and Chrysler 200 sedans, was the largest of any Chrysler Group brands and its best monthly sales since August 2008. The Jeep, Dodge and Ram Truck brands each recorded double-digit percentage sales gains in December, while the Fiat brand posted a 44% increase over the previous month.
For the Chrysler brand in particular, sales of the 200 were up 661% over sales of its predecessor in December a year ago, while the 300 turned in a 242% year-over-year gain. In December, the brand introduced the all-new 2012

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Chrysler 300 Luxury Series, designed to be the most luxurious Chrysler flagship sedan ever.
Jeep sales were up 41% in December, the brand's best monthly sales performance since December 2007 and its 20th consecutive month of year- over-year sales gains. The 2012 Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee and Compass contributed significantly to the brand's 41% increase.
The 1,035% sales gain for the Compass was the largest of any Chrysler Group model in December. The Wrangler set a new sales record for the month, representing its 7th consecutive monthly record in 2011. Grand Cherokee sales were up 36% in December, its best sales month since December 2005.
The Dodge brand posted a 28% sales increase over December 2010. The 2012
Dodge Charger led the brand with a 227% increase in December, the best
December sales performance for the Charger since 2007.
The 2012 Dodge Avenger and the 2012 Dodge Journey each posted double- digit percentage sales increases over December 2010. The 2012 Dodge Durango also contributed to the Dodge brand's gain in December, posting a
22% increase over the previous month.
In December, Dodge offered a sneak peek of the 2013 Dart, its all-new, state- of-the-art, four-door sedan that will compete in the compact car segment. The Dart is scheduled to be introduced on January 9th at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
The Ram Truck brand posted a 10% sales increase in December compared with the same month in 2010, its best monthly sales since August 2008. Ram pickup truck sales increased 12% in December, the model's best sales month since March 2008, with both Light Duty and Heavy Duty trucks contributing to the increase. The Ram pickup truck recorded a 23% increase in sales for the year. The editors of Four Wheeler magazine last month named the Ram 2500
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