Chrysler Rises From The Ashes With A 33% Jump In May Sales

Chrysler Group LLC today reported a U.S. sales increase of 33 percent, 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.

"May was another positive sign as sales momentum continues to build for Chrysler Group, exceeding the 100,000 unit threshold for the first time in more than a year," said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer - Ram Truck Brand and Lead Executive for U.S. Sales. "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."

Chrysler Group LLC reported total U.S. sales for May of 104,819 units, an increase of 33 percent versus May 2009 (79,010 units). Sales increased 10 percent compared with April 2010 (95,703 units). Chrysler Group finished the month with a 49-day supply of inventory (196,210 units), a 25 percent decline versus May 2009 (260,407 units). Overall, U.S. industry sales figures for May are projected at an estimated 11.9 SAAR, the best month to date for the industry in 2010.

"The production launch of the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee in May signaled the product rebirth of the Chrysler Group, it is a signature vehicle for the company. It represents the best of Chrysler Group, the direction we're moving toward producing high-quality, technologically-advanced vehicles. It is the first of 16 all-new or significantly refreshed vehicles the company is introducing this year," added Diaz. "We are anticipating that there will be strong customer demand for the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee adding to the company's momentum as we enter the summer months."

Terry989 - 6/2/2010 7:18:54 PM

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Wow - - - the biggest surprise here was that Dodge sold 7,481 Calibers (an increase of 37%). I guess there is no accounting for taste of car reviews for that matter. It is difficult to find a single auto rag that recommends the Caliber. I wonder what is driving sales for this one - - - low cost, incentives, fuel economy? I'm at a loss.

bfghemicuda - 6/2/2010 11:01:52 PM

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I'ts easy....just don't believe the car rags.

rubenkincaid - 6/2/2010 10:38:06 PM

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Hallelujah, it's like rising from the dead... please let this awful car company meet its final resting place soon!

bfghemicuda - 6/2/2010 11:00:52 PM

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This "awful car company" has some pretty neet things comming soon. Thank the car gods Diamler is gone and no more Cerebus. Go Mother Mopar!!

bfghemicuda - 6/2/2010 11:07:22 PM

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Chrysler was up 53% in Canada with the caliber increasing 188%. Journey was the top seller in its segment.

rubenkincaid - 6/2/2010 11:14:46 PM

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What 'neet' things will Chrysler thrill us with down the pike?

So tired of hearing about the Hemi... what a load of shit. The Hemi-thing is a PR fraud and Chrysler doesn't deserve to exist after two bailouts. Retro muscle cars can't sustain this company.

The current-production "Hemi" V8 with its pinched chamber, does not have true hemispherical combustion chambers despite the name; rather, it bears a closer resemblance to the mid-1950s Polyspherical chamber, which Chrysler engineers developed as a lower-cost alternative head for their V8 engines.

bfghemicuda - 6/2/2010 11:34:37 PM

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If you think the Hemi thing is a fraud then you no nothing about a hemi. The hemi design is through out the industry so if you are tired of hearing it then you need to get over it. Even Harley Davidson has one. The current production hemi is Not a Pinched chamber and has nothing to do with the polly. Nice try!. The poly was a candum valve which is nothing like the 5.7 or 6.1-4. Chrysler has one retro car so they are not relying on that one vehicle. They have the best Truck, top selling minivan, A kick ass Viper , the Jeeps, etc. Just to let you know a nice twin turbo v-6 with 420 hp and great mpg based on the world engine is one of many. Your comment did make me laugh!

rxh8me9000 - 6/3/2010 2:13:32 AM

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I had the cailber as a rental and every review is correct as this car is crap.The gas pedal has a 2 second delay from when you press it until when the car actually begins moving. Brakes are terrible. Interior is very cheap.Sterio is trash compared to competition. Exterior will scare away ghosts.The trunk is decently big and gas mileage is very good. Road noise and engine noise is annoying. Handles like a pig. I wouldn't recommend one to my worst enemy. I felt unsafe in that car and I consider myself a good driver.The only way I can see people buying that car is if they have not test driven it and only want a car that has a little space and good gas mileage. Looks,performance,handling,safety,comfort,materials etc must mean nothing to them.Save your money and buy a scooter and fanny pack.

bfghemicuda - 6/3/2010 10:47:14 AM

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And yet another rental car story.

uaw_lax - 6/3/2010 10:56:25 AM

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The Caliber is a solid car sure it is not a MB BMW. My Aunt has one and anyone who thinks it is crap has yet to drive one.

rubenkincaid - 6/4/2010 12:20:14 AM

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Chrysler is lame. They got saved twice by Corporate Socialism. They don't have enough new product. They will fail again.