Fiat-Chrysler creates sparks in the United States. The American automaker, of which Fiat is preparing to reach 61,8% of the share capital, hit a new high since 2007: in June registrations increased by 20%, against forecasts which did not exceed 18%, to 144.811 units against 120.394 units in the same month of 2011. It is the 27th consecutive month of increases in sales and in line with the American auto market.
Also considering the second quarter, the Detroit giant defended itself more than well and recorded a 24% increase in sales compared to the first three months of 2011. Positive data for all Chrysler Group brands, especially for Fiat, which closed with record sales for the fifth month in a row. In fact, the Fiat brand is the one that has recorded the greatest increase among the various Chrysler Group brands: +122% compared to June 2011. In the first six months of 2012, sales of the brand (20.706 units) have already exceeded last year's total. year.
“June was another very good month for the Chrysler Group,” he said Reid Bigland, president and chief executive officer of the Dodge brand e commercial manager for the United States of the Fiat-Chrysler Group, “. Continuous improvement, which has allowed us to obtain progressive increases in sales, quality and production levels with the consequent creation of new jobs, remains a fundamental objective for our Group".
Considering the individual brands, again in June, the sales di Chrysler grew 63% (trend basis), the best June since 2008 and the twelfth month of consecutive increases; The Dodge brand up 2%: the best June since 2007 and the thirteenth consecutive month of increases; the Jeep sales increased by 23%, the best June since 2007 and the 26th consecutive rise; finally the Ram Truck is up 12%, the best June since 2007 and the 26th increase in a row.
At Piazza Affari the Fiat stock earn 3,16% at €4,054 per share.
