Special Report: 2009 Chrysler Group LLC International Sales Archive

Chrysler Group LLC International Sales – June 2009

Auburn Hills, Mich. July 1, 2009 - In June 2009, Chrysler Group LLC sold 12,092 units outside of North America, a decrease of 40 percent compared to June 2008 sales (20,198 units). The decline in sales was the result of adverse market conditions worldwide.

Regional Sales
In Latin America, Chrysler Group’s June sales (2,085 units) decreased 47 percent compared with the same time last year (3,925). Venezuela continues its strong sales year with 677 units sold in June, and 7,182 units calendar year to date, a 71 percent increase versus the same time period in 2008 (4,202 units). Sales in the Asia Pacific region (3,315) decreased 20 percent compared with the same time last year (4,140). Sales in China, currently the major market for Chrysler Group LLC sales outside of North America, declined 9 percent for the month of June totaling 1,749 units. Chrysler Group Sales in Europe were 4,423 units, a decrease of 49 percent. Combined sales in Africa, Middle East, Eastern Europe and Russia (2,269 units) declined by 34 percent compared with the same time period in 2008.

Brand Sales
In June, the Dodge Caliber was the top-selling vehicle outside North America (1,343 units), followed by the Jeep Wrangler (1,282 units) and the Dodge Journey (1,224 units).

Chrysler Group LLC sells and services vehicles in more than 120 countries around the world. Vehicle availability ranges across all three Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands, with limited availability on some trucks and SUV models.

About Chrysler Group LLC
Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat Group, produces Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Mopar® and Global Electric Motors (GEM) brand vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler’s culture of innovation – first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925 – and Fiat’s complementary technology – from a company whose heritage dates back to 1899.

Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., Chrysler Group LLC’s product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300, Jeep Wrangler and Ram. Fiat will contribute world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-sized cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line, including environmentally friendly vehicles.

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