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Chrysler has good January (amended) (February 01 2007, 11 AM)
Chrysler reported its best January sales in six years, with strong increases in Jeep sales (19% higher than in January 2006). Overall, Chrysler saw a 1% increase in sales over January 2006.
Ford sold 165,877 light vehicles (55,842 cars, down 32%, and 110,035 trucks, down 10%), with an overall 19% drop from January 2006, due largely to cutbacks in sales to rental companies (by 65%).
Toyota sales rose by a predictable 10%, taking the #2 spot; analysts predict it will hold that spot for the full year. Chrysler Group appears to have beaten the traditional Ford triumvirate of Ford-Lincoln-Mercury in sales this month.
The Town & Country was the only Chryselr brand vehicle to post a sales gain, leaping ahead 16% with heavy publicity of the 2008s. Sebring, 300, Crossfire, and PT were all down by 27-33%, Pacifica - despite its redesign - down 24%. Chrysler brand was down overall by 15%.
At Jeep, the Wrangler doubled sales over last year and then some, with nearly 9,000 sales. Liberty and Grand Cherokee were both down 23%; Commander was up 30%. Overall, thanks to Wrangler, Jeep was up 19%.
Dodge was mixed. Caliber sold over double what Neon did last January, but the Stratus' 10,000 sales were gone, wtih Avenger barely registering due to availability. Charger was down 7%, Magnum 39%. Dakota and Durango were both off, 17% and 26% respectively; but Nitro sold fairly well, making up for lost Liberty sales and then some. The bright spots were the Ram, increasing in sales by 12% (the Ford F-series fell this month), or about 2,500 units; and the Caravan sold well, up 14%, or about 2,300 units. The pair (plus Nitro and Caliber) pushed Dodge sales up into black ink, a 3% net hike, and moved Chrysler Group up 1% overall. But Chrysler is even more truck-heavy now, with car sales down 25% and truck sales up 11%; minivans, SUVs, and trucks are now 71% of Chrysler's sales. The sudden drop in LX series sales must be worrying, though some are probably gratified that the PT, slated for demolition, has finally faltered.
Another analysis will follow.
Chrysler has good January (amended) (February 01 2007, 11 AM)
Chrysler reported its best January sales in six years, with strong increases in Jeep sales (19% higher than in January 2006). Overall, Chrysler saw a 1% increase in sales over January 2006.
Ford sold 165,877 light vehicles (55,842 cars, down 32%, and 110,035 trucks, down 10%), with an overall 19% drop from January 2006, due largely to cutbacks in sales to rental companies (by 65%).
Toyota sales rose by a predictable 10%, taking the #2 spot; analysts predict it will hold that spot for the full year. Chrysler Group appears to have beaten the traditional Ford triumvirate of Ford-Lincoln-Mercury in sales this month.
The Town & Country was the only Chryselr brand vehicle to post a sales gain, leaping ahead 16% with heavy publicity of the 2008s. Sebring, 300, Crossfire, and PT were all down by 27-33%, Pacifica - despite its redesign - down 24%. Chrysler brand was down overall by 15%.
At Jeep, the Wrangler doubled sales over last year and then some, with nearly 9,000 sales. Liberty and Grand Cherokee were both down 23%; Commander was up 30%. Overall, thanks to Wrangler, Jeep was up 19%.
Dodge was mixed. Caliber sold over double what Neon did last January, but the Stratus' 10,000 sales were gone, wtih Avenger barely registering due to availability. Charger was down 7%, Magnum 39%. Dakota and Durango were both off, 17% and 26% respectively; but Nitro sold fairly well, making up for lost Liberty sales and then some. The bright spots were the Ram, increasing in sales by 12% (the Ford F-series fell this month), or about 2,500 units; and the Caravan sold well, up 14%, or about 2,300 units. The pair (plus Nitro and Caliber) pushed Dodge sales up into black ink, a 3% net hike, and moved Chrysler Group up 1% overall. But Chrysler is even more truck-heavy now, with car sales down 25% and truck sales up 11%; minivans, SUVs, and trucks are now 71% of Chrysler's sales. The sudden drop in LX series sales must be worrying, though some are probably gratified that the PT, slated for demolition, has finally faltered.
Another analysis will follow.
