Jeep and Chrysler are doing well across the pond
Chrysler may be feeling some pain in the US, but overseas they’re doing great. According to a Chrysler spokesman, international sales increased 14 percent through August 2006 for 15 consecutive months of month-over-month increases. The news is even better in Europe. Chrysler reported a 35.6% increase in August 2006 compared to the prior year performance and a 15.5% sales increase year-to-date through August 2006. According to JATO Dynamics, a In market data, Jeep sales were up 25% in Europe through August compared to 2005, much of the increase due to strong performances by the new Grand Cherokee and Commander. These impressive sales results have made Chrysler the second fastest growing auto group in Europe, second only to Fiat, and Chrysler predicts that international sales will account for 9% of total sales by 2007.
Looking at the sales figures, it’s clear why the folks at Chrysler were excited about unveiling their production version of the two-door Jeep Wrangler and four-door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited for the first time in Europe at the Auto Show. in Paris recently held. . The Paris Motor Show is a major event that takes place every two years. It is a trend-setting showcase for the automotive industry worldwide, attracting participants from all corners of the globe. The recently demonstrated Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited models are powered by a new 2.8-liter diesel engine and feature a wide range of new off-road features. They’ll hit European dealer showrooms around April 2006, and Chrysler thinks they’ll be a big hit. Why shouldn’t we believe them? They seem to have an excellent understanding of the European market at the moment.
It is good that Chrysler, an American car manufacturer, and Jeep are making themselves known all over the world and doing very well. Now, if only we could get our hands on those diesel-powered Wranglers here in the good old USA, then we could all be happy!
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