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FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of December 2014
Commission File No. 001-36675
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES N.V.
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The following exhibits are furnished herewith:
Exhibit 99.1 | Press release, dated December 2, 2014, titled: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announces that Chrysler Group LLC issued today US retail sales in November 2014. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: December 2, 2014 | FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES N.V. | |||||
By: | /s/ Richard K. Palmer | |||||
Name: | Richard K. Palmer | |||||
Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
Index of Exhibits
Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit | |
99.1 | Press release, dated December 2, 2014, titled: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announces that Chrysler Group LLC issued today US retail sales in November 2014. |
Exhibit 99.1
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Press Release | ||
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announces that Chrysler Group LLC issued today US retail sales in November 2014.
Chrysler Group LLC Reports November 2014 U.S. Sales Increased 20 Percent; Best November Sales Since 2001
56th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each post sales gains in November compared with same month a year ago Chrysler 200 sales up 155 percent; best November sales ever Ram pickup truck sales up 21 percent; best November sales ever 11 Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in November Jeep brand sales up 27 percent; best ever November sales Ram 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 200, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Durango, and Fiat 500 rated Best Buys by leading consumer publications for 2015 model year
Auburn Hills, Mich., Dec. 2, 2014 Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 170,839 units, a 20 percent increase compared with sales in November 2013 (142,275 units), and the groups best November sales since 2001.
The Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in November compared with the same month a year ago. The Ram Truck brands 31 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand and the brands best November sales since 2003. The group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 56-consecutive months.
Sales of our all-new Chrysler 200 sedan were up a strong 155 percent in November, helping Chrysler Group to achieve its 56th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains, said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. In total we had 11 vehicles last month that set new sales records. Calendar year to date, Chrysler Group remains the fastest growing automaker in the country.
Eleven Chrysler Group vehicles set records in the month of November. The Dodge Dart, Ram ProMaster and Ram Cargo Van each recorded their best ever monthly sales. In addition, the all-new Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Patriot, Chrysler 200, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Journey, Fiat 500L, and Ram pickup truck logged their best ever November sales. Sales of the Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan were up 155 percent in November, the mid-size sedans best monthly sales this year. The Ram Truck and Chrysler brands recorded the largest percentage sales gains of Chrysler Group brands in November.
Chrysler Group finished the month of November with an 80 days supply of inventory (549,086 units). U.S. industry sales figures for November are internally projected at an estimated 17.5 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).
Ram Truck Brand
Sales of the Ram pickup were up 21 percent in November, its 55th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. It was the pickup trucks best ever November sales. Ram Light Duty sales increased 30 percent in November while Ram Heavy Duty pickups were up 3 percent. The editors of Motor Trend named the Ram 1500 the winner of their 2015 half-ton truck shootout in November. The judges were particularly impressed with the performance of the Ram 1500s EcoDiesel V-6 engine as well as its eight-speed TorqueFlite transmission, a combination that boasts best-in-class 28 mpg fuel economy. The 1500 was named 2015 Green Truck of the Year by the Green Car Journal in November, and earned a Best Buy designation from Consumer Guide Automotive and Consumers Digest.
Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram ProMaster van and Ram Cargo Van, were up 31 percent, the brands best November sales in 11 years. Both the ProMaster and Cargo Van recorded their best ever monthly sales last month. |
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Chrysler Brand
Chrysler brand sales were up 30 percent, the brands best November sales since 2007. The brands increase was driven largely by the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 sedan. Sales of the 200 were up 155 percent, the mid-size sedans best ever sales in the month of November and its best sales month this year. The 200 earned a Best Buy from Consumers Digest and from Consumer Guide Automotive in November, as well as the Best Sedan award from the Hispanic Motor Press Awards. Both consumer publications designated the Chrysler Town & Country minivan as a Best Buy as well.
Sales of the Chrysler 300 increased 18 percent last month, the full-size sedans best November sales in seven years. The Chrysler brand unveiled the new 2015 Chrysler 300 at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. The new 2015 Chrysler 300 takes the nameplates style and sophistication to new levels through iconic design proportions and inspired materials, world-class quality and craftsmanship, best-in-class 31 miles per gallon (mpg) highway fuel economy, and class-exclusive innovations including a state-of-the-art TorqueFlite eight-speed transmission now standard on every model.
Jeep® Brand
Jeep brand sales were up 27 percent, the brands best sales performance ever in the month of November and its 14th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Jeep brand has set a sales record in each month this year, including its all-time sales record in May. The Jeep Cherokee, Wrangler and Patriot each logged their best ever November sales. The all-new Cherokee was the brands highest-volume seller for the third-consecutive month.
For a fifth-consecutive year, the Wrangler, Mopars most-accessorized vehicle, was recognized as the Hottest 4x4-SUV at the 2014 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show in November. Sales of the flagship Jeep Grand Cherokee were up 3 percent, its best November sales in 11 years. Consumers Digest designated the Grand Cherokee as a Best Buy in the Mid-Size SUV category in November.
FIAT Brand
FIAT brand sales were up 1 percent, its best November sales since 2012. The brands increase was driven by the 20 percent year-over-year increase in Fiat 500L sales. The 500L recorded its best November sales ever. The Fiat 500 earned a Best Buy in the Subcompact segment last month from Consumers Digest.
The FIAT brand unveiled the all-new 2016 Fiat 500X at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. The 500X is the latest addition to the FIAT lineup in North America, combining the authentic Italian design and engaging driving dynamics synonymous with the FIAT brand, together with an advanced all-wheel-drive system, unmatched functionality, and a full array of safety, comfort and convenience features.
Dodge Brand
Dodge brand sales were up slightly year-over-year in November, the brands best November sales since 2007. Sales of the Dodge Dart were up 39 percent, the compact sedans best ever monthly sales, eclipsing the all-time record it set in May of this year. The Dodge Challenger and Dodge Journey each recorded their best ever sales for the month of November. The Challengers 51 percent increase was the largest percentage sales gain of any Dodge brand model in the month. The all-new 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, which began shipping to Dodge dealers in November, was named the Best Sportscar by the Hispanic Motor Press Awards and Best Muscle Car by Popular Mechanics. Sales of the Journey mid-size crossover were up 46 percent. The Dodge Durango and Dodge Grand Caravan each earned a Best Buy from Consumers Digest and from Consumer Guide Automotive in November. |
Chrysler Group LLC U.S. Sales Summary November 2014
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Month Sales |
Vol % | Sales CYTD | Vol % | |||||||||||
Model | Curr Yr | Pr Yr | Change | Curr Yr | Pr Yr | Change | ||||||||
Alfa 4C |
24 | 0 | New | 24 | 0 | New | ||||||||
ALFA BRAND |
24 | 0 | New | 24 | 0 | New | ||||||||
500 |
1,984 | 2,138 | -7% | 31,406 | 33,510 | -6% | ||||||||
500L |
1,127 | 937 | 20% | 10,931 | 5,981 | 83% | ||||||||
FIAT BRAND |
3,111 | 3,075 | 1% | 42,337 | 39,491 | 7% | ||||||||
200 |
14,317 | 5,621 | 155% | 101,134 | 116,828 | -13% | ||||||||
300 |
4,871 | 4,115 | 18% | 49,390 | 52,843 | -7% | ||||||||
Town & Country |
8,055 | 11,288 | -29% | 127,331 | 112,551 | 13% | ||||||||
CHRYSLER BRAND |
27,243 | 21,024 | 30% | 277,855 | 282,222 | -2% | ||||||||
Compass |
4,099 | 3,547 | 16% | 56,318 | 49,459 | 14% | ||||||||
Patriot |
7,546 | 5,148 | 47% | 84,028 | 69,639 | 21% | ||||||||
Wrangler |
13,592 | 11,753 | 16% | 161,325 | 143,474 | 12% | ||||||||
Cherokee |
16,945 | 10,169 | 67% | 160,793 | 10,748 | 1396% | ||||||||
Grand Cherokee |
15,307 | 14,798 | 3% | 166,610 | 157,758 | 6% | ||||||||
JEEP BRAND |
57,489 | 45,415 | 27% | 629,074 | 437,179 | 44% | ||||||||
Dart |
9,012 | 6,486 | 39% | 76,977 | 77,939 | -1% | ||||||||
Avenger |
540 | 4,887 | -89% | 51,250 | 88,892 | -42% | ||||||||
Charger |
6,569 | 6,985 | -6% | 85,677 | 88,191 | -3% | ||||||||
Challenger |
4,157 | 2,757 | 51% | 46,673 | 48,590 | -4% | ||||||||
Viper |
45 | 41 | 10% | 671 | 536 | 25% | ||||||||
Journey |
7,530 | 5,155 | 46% | 85,151 | 76,317 | 12% | ||||||||
Caravan |
8,842 | 9,614 | -8% | 122,899 | 112,793 | 9% | ||||||||
Durango |
5,413 | 5,581 | -3% | 58,279 | 55,351 | 5% | ||||||||
DODGE BRAND |
42,108 | 41,506 | 1% | 527,577 | 548,654 | -4% | ||||||||
Ram P/U |
35,865 | 29,635 | 21% | 395,567 | 322,268 | 23% | ||||||||
Cargo Van |
1,709 | 792 | 116% | 9,941 | 8,149 | 22% | ||||||||
ProMaster Van |
3,290 | 828 | 297% | 15,003 | 1,398 | 973% | ||||||||
RAM BRAND |
40,864 | 31,255 | 31% | 420,511 | 331,815 | 27% | ||||||||
TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
170,839 | 142,275 | 20% | 1,897,378 | 1,639,361 | 16% | ||||||||
TOTAL CAR |
41,519 | 33,030 | 26% | 443,202 | 507,374 | -13% | ||||||||
TOTAL TRUCK |
129,320 | 109,245 | 18% | 1,454,176 | 1,131,987 | 28% | ||||||||
For additional information:
Ralph Kisiel +1 248-512-2757 (office) +1 248-705-9688 (cell)
ralph.kisiel@fcagroup.com
www.fcagroup.com |
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