GM, Ford sales fall; Fiat Chrysler's up for 60th month - USA TODAY
Fiat Chrysler's up for 60th month DETROIT — Sales declined for many automakers in March, including Ford and General Motors, even though the industry remains on track to sell about 17 million new cars and trucks this year — the most since the Great... ly/1CwHK4g DETROIT — Sales declined for many automakers in March, including Ford and General Motors, even though the industry remains on track to sell about 17 million new cars and trucks this year — the most since the Great Recession. "We are not going to see the robust growth that we've seen coming out of the recession from 2009," Ford sales analyst Erich Merkle said. Among European automakers, sales for Audi increased 20%, BMW increased 6. 9% and Volkswagen ( VLKAY ) declined 18. 2%. Audi is a subsidiary of Volkswagen that reports its sales separately. 16, March marked the 60th consecutive month of year-over-year monthly sales gains, an astounding five-year streak virtually unheard of in the U. S. auto industry. "March was a tough month, yet we were able to extend our year-over-year sales streak," said Reid Bigland, head of U. S. sales for FCA US in Auburn Hills, Mich. "Five years of consecutive monthly year-over-year sales increases is a great symbol of FCA's commitment to continuous improvement and a tremendous source of pride for our entire organization. Fiat Chrysler's gains were led by a 23% increase for its Jeep brand and a 15% increase for the Chrysler brand. Source: www.usatoday.com
