Form 6-K

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

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.

(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

 

 

Fiat House

240 Bath Road

Slough SL1 4DX

United Kingdom

Tel. No.: +44 (0) 1753 519581

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

 

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule101(b)(1): ¨

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Yes ¨ No x

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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

Exhibit 99.1

 

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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 group’s 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 brand’s 31 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand and the brand’s 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 sedan’s 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 truck’s 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 1500’s 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 brand’s 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 brand’s best November sales since 2007. The brand’s increase was driven largely by the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 sedan. Sales of the 200 were up 155 percent, the mid-size sedan’s 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 sedan’s 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 nameplate’s 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 brand’s 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 brand’s highest-volume seller for the third-consecutive month.

 

For a fifth-consecutive year, the Wrangler, Mopar’s 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 brand’s 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 brand’s best November sales since 2007. Sales of the Dodge Dart were up 39 percent, the compact sedan’s 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 Challenger’s 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.

  


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Chrysler Group LLC U.S. Sales Summary November 2014

 

     

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

 

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