(November 3, 2014) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Group today reported U.S. sales of 170,480 units, a 22 percent increase compared with sales in October 2013, and the group’s best October sales since 2001.
 
The Chrysler, Jeep Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in October compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brand’s 52 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand and the brand’s best ever sales in the month of October. The group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 55-consecutive months.
 
“Chrysler Group sales increased 22 percent in October, our eighth month of double-digit growth this year and our 55th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “Chrysler Group is the industry’s fastest-growing automaker driven in part by sales of our all-new Jeep Cherokee and Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan, and by the strong consumer demand for our award-winning Ram pickup trucks.”
 
Nine Chrysler Group vehicles recorded their best ever October sales, including the all-new Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 200, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Dart compact car. Sales of the 200 mid-size sedan were up 40 percent compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep and Ram Truck brands recorded the largest percentage sales gains of Chrysler Group brands in October.
 
Chrysler Group finished October with an 84 days supply of inventory (530,338 units). U.S. industry sales figures for October are internally projected at an estimated 16.9 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).