This time, Chrysler Group continued their sales growth with the announcement of a 17% increase of their total April 2007 sales outside North America.
According to Thomas Hausch, Vice President - Chrysler Group International Sales:
"The expansion of the Dodge brand has been a catalyst for the growth we've seen in both mature and emerging markets outside North America. In both Western and Eastern Europe, as well as the Middle East, Dodge vehicles have been the top-selling Chrysler Group products, telling us that there is increasing demand around the world for this distinctly American-styled brand. But Dodge is only one part of the sales success story. We have also seen strong sales for new Chrysler and Jeep vehicles that have been developed from the ground up for global customers, and they are helping to boost sales and profitability."
Hausch added: "The growth potential and importance of markets outside North America have been identified as key factors in Chrysler Group's Recovery and Transformation Plan. We will continue to put energy behind strategic growth in these markets and find ways to reach customers whose needs identify with the vehicles that we have available. We have also worked to ensure that once a customer purchases a Chrysler Group vehicle, that their experience with both the vehicle and the dealership service is a positive one. This will remain a priority as we develop new vehicles, expand our operations and evaluate new opportunities and potential business partners."
For the month of April 2007, Chrysler Group recorded 70,859 units sold. The leading market is in Russia where the Auburn Hills automaker obtained a 93% sales increase compared to last year's sales results. Other key markets outside North America for Chrysler Group include the Middle East, Northern Africa, and Western and Easter Europe. Top selling models include the Dodge Caliber equipped with quality Dodge parts. The Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Chrysler 300C also performed well in terms of sales for Chrysler Group outside North America.