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Breaking news for Chrysler Group Employees and Retirees
May U.S. sales jump 33 percent, top 100,000 units
Chrysler Group LLC today reported a U.S. sales increase of 33 percent for May 2010, the second consecutive year-over-year percentage sales improvement, and the first time that monthly sales have topped the 100,000 threshold since March 2009.
The Chrysler Group reported total U.S. sales for May of 104,819 units, an increase of 33 percent versus May 2009. Sales increased 10 percent compared with April 2010.
“The company continues to show improvement each month, with May being our strongest month this year, exceeding overall industry growth for the second month in a row,” said Fred Diaz, President and CEO—Ram Truck Brand and Lead Executive for U.S. Sales.
The full report on May's U.S. sales can be found on The Scoop at http://scoop.chrysler.com/2010/06/02/may-u-s-sales-jump-33-percent-tops-100000-units/
Canadian sales jump 53 percent in May
Chrysler Canada reported a 53 percent sales increase Tuesday, compared with May 2009, with 20,887 units sold.
For calendar year 2010 to date, Chrysler Canada sales are 28 percent ahead of last year's level. For the sixth consecutive month, retail sales increased more than 20 percent.
Four Chrysler Canada vehicles recorded their best-ever May sales results: Dodge Journey, Ram pickup, Jeep(get that r symbol in here please) Wrangler, and Dodge Challenger.
The full report on Canada sales for May can be found on The Scoop at http://scoop.chrysler.com/2010/06/02/canadian-sales-jump-53-percent-in-may/
