Chrysler April sales zoom 25%
http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php...-sales-zoom-25
Also has a chart with a breakdown.
May 3rd, 2010 by Bill Cawthon
Chrysler reported a U.S. sales increase of 25% from April 2010 to April 2009, the best year-over-year percentage sales improvement for the company in almost five years. In addition, the company continued its trend of month-over-month sales increases in 2010, up 3% versus March 2010.
“April was a very positive month for Chrysler Group, with concrete results that highlight the company is on-track and gaining momentum,” said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer – Ram Truck Brand and Lead Executive for the Sales Organization.
“With competitively priced vehicles that customers want to purchase, the company was able to reduce incentive spending compared with last year, while posting improved sales. But we aren’t resting on this month’s results. We are hungry to continue building on the sales improvements – we are just getting started.”
Total U.S. sales for April were 95,703 units, versus April 2009’s 76,682 units. Chrysler Group finished the month with a 53-day supply of inventory [[196,614 units), a 42% decline versus April 2009 [[336,913 units). Overall, U.S. industry sales figures for April are projected at an estimated 11.5 SAAR.
Dodge brand sales [[38,795 units) were up 61%, excluding Ram.
Dodge Challenger sales [[3,713 units) increased 42% and set a new monthly sales record
Dodge Grand Caravan sales [[10,435 units) improved 56%
Dodge Avenger sales increased by triple digit percentages
Dodge Charger sales increased 90%
Dodge Caliber sales [[3,671 units) were up 44%
Chrysler Brand sales [[22,386 units) increased 61%
Chrysler Sebring [[sedan and convertible) both posted triple digit percentage increases compared with April 2009
Chrysler 300 sales [[4,127 units) were up 40%
Chrysler Town & Country minivan sales [[13,367 units) improved 80%
Jeep Patriot sales [[2,404 units) improved 21%
Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickup truck sales improved 13%
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From a personal perspective, I think the sales of minivans is very important as they are bread 'n butter vehicles. A big surprise are the sales numbers of Avenger/Sebring. The fullsize Ram appears to be taking some hits, but it could also be a sign that they don't have to depend on it so heavily to turn any kind of profit. Still a long way to go, but the numbers are encouraging.
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