Fiat Chrysler extends streak of year-over-year monthly sales gains to 59

(March 3, 2015) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Fiat Chrysler today reported U.S. sales in February of 163,586 units, a 6 percent increase compared with sales in February 2014, and the group’s best February sales since 2007.
 
The Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in February compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brand’s 21 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any FCA U.S. brand during the month and its best February sales ever. The group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 59 consecutive months.
 
“In spite of snow and bitter cold that slowed auto sales in many regions of the country, FCA US still turned in a 6 percent sales increase and extended our year-over-year sales streak to 59-consecutive months,” said Reid Bigland, head of U.S. Sales. “Even with tougher year-over-year sales comparisons in 2015, our vehicle lineup continues to produce record sales results.”
 
Nine FCA US vehicles set records in the month of February, including four of the five Jeep brand vehicles. The Jeep Patriot turned in its best sales month ever, while the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Compass each recorded their best ever sales in February. The Dodge Challenger, Fiat 500L, Chrysler 200, Ram ProMaster, and Ram Cargo Van each recorded their best ever sales in the month of February.
 
FCA US finished February with an 85-day supply of inventory (577,277 units). U.S. industry sales figures for February are internally projected at an estimated 16.5 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).