Chrysler Group LLC Increases Retail Market Share, Reports June 2009 U.S. Sales

• Chrysler Group LLC increases retail market share more than 1 percentage point compared with June 2008
• Dodge Challenger sales increase 34 percent compared with June 2008
• Dodge Ram retail sales up 4 percent compared with June 2008
• Jeep Liberty retail sales increase 8 percent year-over-year
• Dodge Journey retail sales increase 7 percent compared with June 2008
  

July 1, 2009- Chrysler Group LLC today reported more than a 1 percentage point increase in retail market share with June U.S. retail sales of 66,324 units. Retail sales declined 16 percent compared with the same time period in 2008. During the month of June, Chrysler Group LLC did not produce any vehicles for fleet sales, which resulted in a fleet sales reduction of 95 percent year-over-year for the same period.

“We are proud our new company starts out its first month with increasing market share and continued strong retail sales,” said Peter Fong, President and Chief Executive Officer – Chrysler Brand and Lead Executive for the Sales Organization, Chrysler Group LLC. “It’s a testament to our strong dealer network and loyal customers who supported Chrysler during the formation of the new company. We will continue to grow our new company by building on our brand heritage and offering consumers high-quality, fuel-efficient Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep® vehicles,” Fong added.

Chrysler Group LLC reported total U.S. sales for June 2009 of 68,297 units, a decrease of 42 percent compared with June 2008. The company finished the month with 195,272 units in inventory, representing a 71 day supply. Inventory is down 56 percent versus June 2008 when it totaled 440,075 units. Overall industry figures for June 2009 are projected to come in at an estimated 9.7 million SAAR.

On June 1, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved the sale of the majority of Chrysler LLC’s assets to a new company, Chrysler Group LLC, in alliance with Fiat S.p.A., and on June 10, the transaction closed, forming Chrysler Group LLC. As of June 29, 2009, Chrysler Group LLC has resumed production at eight of its manufacturing facilities.

Chrysler Group LLC reported total U.S. sales for June 2009 of 68,297 units, a decrease of 42 percent compared with June 2008. The company finished the month with 195,272 units in inventory, representing a 71 day supply. Inventory is down 56 percent versus June 2008 when it totaled 440,075 units. Overall industry figures for June 2009 are projected to come in at an estimated 9.7 million SAAR.

June Sales Highlights

• Chrysler Group LLC increased its retail market share to 9.0 percent, which is more than a 1 percentage point improvement compared with June 2008
• Dodge Challenger sales up 34 percent (1,369 units) versus June 2008
• Dodge Ram continues its strong retail sales trend this year, posting a 4 percent increase versus the same time period in 2008
• Jeep Liberty retail sales increased 8 percent compared with June 2008
• Dodge Journey retail sales increased 7 percent compared with the same time period in 2008

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 Dodge 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.

Additional information from Chrysler Group LL is available at www.media.chrysler.com.

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