UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of April 2015
Commission File No. 001-36675
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FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES N.V.
(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)
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25 St. James’s Street
London SW1A 1HA
United Kingdom
Tel. No.: +44 (0)20 7766 0311
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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The following exhibits are furnished herewith:
Exhibit 99.1 | Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated April 1, 2015. |
Exhibit 99.2 | Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated April 1, 2015. |
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: April 1, 2015 | 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 issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated April 1, 2015. |
99.2 | Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated April 1, 2015. |
Exhibit 99.1
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announces that FCA US LLC issued today US retail sales in March 2015
FCA US LLC Reports March 2015 U.S. Sales Increased 2 Percent; Best March Sales Since 2007
• | 60th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains |
• | Jeep® brand records best sales month ever; Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Patriot record their best monthly sales ever |
• | Dodge Dart sales increase 56 percent; best monthly sales ever |
• | Chrysler 200 sales up 155 percent; best monthly sales ever |
• | Eight FCA US vehicles post sales records in March |
Auburn Hills, Mich., April 1, 2015 - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 197,261 units, a 2 percent increase compared with sales in March 2014 (193,915 units), and the group’s best March sales since 2007.
The Chrysler, Jeep® and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in March compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brand’s 23 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any FCA US brand during the month and its best monthly sales ever. The group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 60-consecutive months.
“March was a tough month, yet we were able to extend our year-over-year sales streak to an even 60-consecutive months,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “Five years of consecutive monthly year-over-year sales increases is a great symbol of FCA’s commitment to continuous improvement and a tremendous source of pride for our entire organization.”
Eight FCA US vehicles set records in the month of March, including five vehicles that posted their best monthly sales ever. The Chrysler 200, Dodge Dart, Dodge Journey, Jeep Cherokee, and Jeep Patriot each logged an all-time sales record last month. The 200 mid-size sedan achieved its record with a 155 percent year-over-year increase, the largest percentage increase of any FCA US vehicle in March. In addition, the Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Compass, and Ram ProMaster van each recorded their best ever sales in the month of March.
FCA US finished the month of March with a 73-day supply of inventory (578,648 units). U.S. industry sales figures for March are internally projected at an estimated 17.1 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).
Jeep® Brand
Jeep brand sales were up 23 percent, the brand’s best monthly sales performance ever and its 18th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Jeep brand has set a sales record in each month dating back to November 2013. Four of the six Jeep brand vehicles turned in sales records during the month. The Cherokee and Patriot set all-time sales records while the Wrangler and Compass logged their best ever sales in the month of March. With its 41 percent increase, the Patriot had the largest sales percentage gain of any Jeep model for the month. Jeep Grand Cherokee sales were up 5 percent in March compared with the same month a year ago. Sales of the all-new Jeep Renegade began in mid March. The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT was named Performance Utility Vehicle of Texas last month at the Texas Auto Roundup hosted by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA).
Chrysler Brand
Chrysler brand sales increased 15 percent, the brand’s best March sales since 2013 and its ninth-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Sales of the Chrysler 200 were up 155 percent in March, the mid-size sedan’s best monthly sales ever and the largest year-over-year percentage gain of any FCA US vehicle in March. The new 200 was named Mid-size Sedan of Texas last month at TAWA’s Texas Auto Roundup. The 2015 Chrysler 300 flagship sedan was crowned Car of Texas at the same competition.
Ram Truck Brand
Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster, Ram ProMaster City, and Ram Cargo Van, were up 1 percent, the brand’s best March sales since 2007. Sales of the Ram ProMaster increased 112 percent, the full-size van’s best March sales since the vehicle was launched in October 2013. Sales of the Ram ProMaster City, which went on sale in January, are ramping up as greater volumes of the compact van arrive at Ram Truck dealerships. Sales of the Ram pickup truck were down 2 percent in March, compared with the same month a year ago. The pickup earned two awards last month. Work Truck magazine named the Ram 4500/5500 Chassis Cab truck as its 2015 Medium-duty Truck of the Year, and the editors of Four Wheeler crowned the Ram Power Wagon as their 2015 Pickup Truck of the Year.
FIAT Brand
Sales of the Fiat 500 were down slightly last month, compared with March a year ago. The 2015 Fiat 500 Abarth was named in March to KBB.com’s list of the “10 Coolest Cars Under $25,000.” FIAT brand sales, which include the Fiat 500 and 500L, were down 5 percent in March compared with the same month a year ago.
Dodge Brand
The Dart and Journey each posted their best sales months ever. Sales of the Dart were up 56 percent in March, the largest percentage sales gain of any Dodge brand vehicle during the month. The Journey eked out a slight increase in posting its best sales month ever. Dodge brand sales were down 24 percent in March, compared with the same month a year ago, due in part to model changeover at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario, where the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country are built.
Three Dodge brand vehicles took home awards last month from TAWA’s annual Texas Auto Roundup: the 2015 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack was named Full-size Sedan of Texas; the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat was the Performance Coupe of Texas, and the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat was the Performance Sedan of Texas.
FCA US LLC Sales Summary March 2015 | ||||||
Month Sales | Vol % | CYTD Sales | Vol % | |||
Model | Curr Yr | Pr Yr | Change | Curr Yr | Pr Yr | Change |
Alfa 4C | 73 | 0 | New | 217 | 0 | New |
ALFA BRAND | 73 | 0 | New | 217 | 0 | New |
500 | 3,276 | 3,316 | -1% | 7,995 | 8,473 | -6% |
500L | 1,218 | 1,422 | -14% | 3,043 | 2,952 | 3% |
FIAT BRAND | 4,494 | 4,738 | -5% | 11,038 | 11,425 | -3% |
200 | 19,190 | 7,531 | 155% | 49,152 | 30,489 | 61% |
300 | 5,359 | 5,367 | 0% | 12,907 | 13,000 | -1% |
Town & Country | 5,489 | 13,242 | -59% | 19,874 | 28,994 | -31% |
CHRYSLER BRAND | 30,038 | 26,140 | 15% | 81,933 | 72,483 | 13% |
Compass | 5,420 | 5,335 | 2% | 14,406 | 13,757 | 5% |
Patriot | 11,849 | 8,431 | 41% | 29,692 | 20,474 | 45% |
Wrangler | 17,524 | 14,481 | 21% | 42,118 | 34,674 | 21% |
Cherokee | 19,033 | 13,796 | 38% | 48,213 | 36,096 | 34% |
Grand Cherokee | 16,815 | 15,940 | 5% | 43,377 | 40,838 | 6% |
Renegade | 943 | 0 | New | 943 | 0 | New |
JEEP BRAND | 71,584 | 57,983 | 23% | 178,749 | 145,839 | 23% |
Dart | 9,572 | 6,135 | 56% | 25,115 | 16,074 | 56% |
Avenger | 186 | 8,756 | -98% | 647 | 21,740 | -97% |
Charger | 8,828 | 10,816 | -18% | 26,218 | 24,956 | 5% |
Challenger | 6,110 | 4,882 | 25% | 15,957 | 11,034 | 45% |
Viper | 50 | 67 | -25% | 175 | 158 | 11% |
Journey | 9,222 | 9,125 | 1% | 23,982 | 23,024 | 4% |
Caravan | 5,960 | 14,165 | -58% | 16,918 | 32,025 | -47% |
Durango | 6,121 | 6,629 | -8% | 14,499 | 16,213 | -11% |
DODGE BRAND | 46,049 | 60,575 | -24% | 123,511 | 145,224 | -15% |
Ram P/U | 41,595 | 42,532 | -2% | 101,511 | 96,906 | 5% |
Cargo Van | 582 | 841 | -31% | 2,623 | 1,777 | 48% |
ProMaster Van | 2,342 | 1,106 | 112% | 5,549 | 2,310 | 140% |
ProMaster City | 504 | 0 | New | 723 | 0 | New |
RAM BRAND | 45,023 | 44,479 | 1% | 110,406 | 100,993 | 9% |
TOTAL FCA US LLC | 197,261 | 193,915 | 2% | 505,854 | 475,964 | 6% |
TOTAL CAR | 52,644 | 46,870 | 12% | 138,383 | 125,924 | 10% |
TOTAL TRUCK | 144,617 | 147,045 | -2% | 367,471 | 350,040 | 5% |
For additional information:
Ralph Kisiel
Tel.: +1-248-512-2757
Cell.: +1-248-705-9688
ralph.kisiel@fcagroup.com
www.fcagroup.com
Exhibit 99.2
FCA Announces Executive Changes
• | Appoints Gilles as Chief Designer |
• | Names Fenzi COO Systems and CEO of Comau |
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU / MI: FCA) today announced that Ralph Gilles was named Head of Design and member of the FCA Group Executive Council (GEC). He currently leads the FCA North American Design Office as Senior Vice President, a position he was named to in June 2009. The GEC is the highest management-level decision making body within the FCA organization and is led by the FCA Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Gilles succeeds Lorenzo Ramaciotti who is retiring after several years of dedicated service with the Company. Ramaciotti will continue to lend his expertise to the group serving as a Special Advisor to the CEO.
“We extend our sincere appreciation to Lorenzo for his unwavering dedication, service, leadership and many contributions to the organization,” said Sergio Marchionne, Chief Executive Officer, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
Gilles previously served as CEO - Motorsports; President and CEO - SRT Brand and CEO - Dodge Brand for FCA US in addition to his leadership role in Design. He joined the Company in 1992.
Gilles holds a Master of Business Administration from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit.
In addition, FCA announced that Mauro Fenzi is appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) Systems and CEO of Comau. He also joins the FCA Group Product Committee.
Fenzi joined Comau in 2001 and has held a variety positions with increasing responsibility, most recently as Systems - Comau COO and Head of NAFTA Region. He graduated from the Politecnico of Milan with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Fenzi replaces Riccardo Tarantini who will remain as Chief Operating Officer Castings.
Both appointments are effective immediately.
London, April 1, 2015
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Shawn Morgan,
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