Fiat Chrysler Automobiles sales in Europe register double digit growth

FCA group outpaced industry sales growth in Europe for the fourth consecutive month with passenger car sales up 13.4% year-over-year to nearly 79,000 vehicles. The Group was leader in the European A segment for the 28th consecutive month, with the Fiat 500 and Fiat Panda accounting for a combined 29.2% share. In addition, the Fiat 500L ranked first in the Small MPV segment for the year-to-date with a 23.5% share and, in April, the Fiat 500X entered the top five in the Small SUV segment. The Jeep brand posted its 18th consecutive monthly sales increase, outpacing the industry in all major markets on the strength of the performance of the Jeep Renegade.

FCA outperformed the industry average once again, for the fourth month running, with April sales increasing 13.4% year-over-year to 79,000 vehicles and market share up 30 basis points to 6.5%. The Group posted increases in Italy (24.8% vs. 24.2% for the industry), France (12.3% vs. 2.3% for the industry) and Spain (11.1% vs. 3.1% for the industry). 

Lancia/Chrysler noted April sales of more than 6,100 vehicles, representing a 0.5% share of the market.

The brand achieved particularly strong year-over-year sales increases for the month in both Italy (+24.1%) and Germany (+63.0%).

For the Lancia Ypsilon, April sales were up 5.5% over the prior year.

Source: Autobei