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6-K October Sales FCA US LLC 11-3-15



UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________________________
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
For the month of November 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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(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
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The following exhibits are furnished herewith:
Exhibit 99.1
Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated November 3, 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: November 3, 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 November 3, 2015.





Exhibit 99.1-11-3-15


Exhibit 99.1

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announces that FCA US LLC issued today US retail sales in October 2015

FCA US LLC Reports October 2015 U.S. Sales Increased 15 Percent; Best October Sales Since 2001

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67th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
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Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram Truck and FIAT brands post sales gains
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Jeep brand sales increase 33 percent
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Eight FCA US vehicles post sales records in October
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Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Journey, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Wrangler, Ram ProMaster post best October ever

Auburn Hills, Mich., Nov. 3, 2015 - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 195,545 units last month, a 15 percent increase compared with sales in October 2014 (170,480 units), and the company’s best October sales since 2001.
 
The Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in October. The Jeep brand’s 33 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any FCA US brand during the month. The company extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 67 consecutive months.

“October marks our 67th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth and our best October since 2001,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “Last month’s sales strength continued to be broad based for the company with eight FCA vehicles setting October sales records across three of our brands.”
 
Of the eight FCA US vehicles setting records in October, the Jeep Patriot’s 56 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any FCA US vehicle during the month. In addition, the Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Journey, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Compass, Jeep Wrangler and Ram ProMaster each recorded their best October sales ever.
 
FCA US finished October with a 90-day supply of inventory (625,092 units). U.S. industry sales figures for October are internally projected at an estimated 18.5 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).

Jeep® Brand
Jeep brand sales increased 33 percent, the brand’s 25th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains - a streak that dates back to November 2013. Four Jeep brand vehicles set records last month. The Patriot’s 56 percent increase was the largest year-over-year percentage gain of any Jeep brand model for the month. In addition, the Cherokee, Compass and Wrangler each posted their best October sales ever.

Dodge Brand
The Charger, Challenger and Journey all posted their best October sales ever. Charger sales were up 24 percent. Challenger sales were up 31 percent as the muscle car logged its ninth sales record this year. Journey sales increased 37 percent, the mid-size crossover’s seventh sales record this year. Dodge brand sales were up 12 percent in October, compared with the same month a year ago.

Ram Truck Brand
Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram pickup truck lineup, Ram ProMaster, Ram ProMaster City and Ram Cargo Van, were up 3 percent in October, the brand’s best October sales since 2003. Sales of the pickup truck lineup increased 3 percent. ProMaster sales were up 19 percent, its best October sales ever.

FIAT Brand
Sales of the all-new 2016 Fiat 500X increased 92 percent in October compared with the previous month of September, marking the model’s fourth-consecutive month of sales increase since launch. FIAT dealers sold 2,178 units of the new crossover last month. FIAT brand sales, comprised of the Fiat 500, Fiat 500L and 500X, were up 1 percent in October compared with the same month a year ago. 





Chrysler Brand
Sales of the Chrysler brand, which covers the Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300 full-size sedan, and the Chrysler Town & Country minivan, were up 1 percent compared with the same month a year ago. Town & Country sales were up 4 percent, its best October since 2007. The Chrysler brand continues to celebrate its 90th year by producing a limited run of 90th Anniversary edition vehicles that offer more standard equipment and value for customers. The anniversary packages are being offered on the volume models, adding value for the customer who will most appreciate it.
 
FCA US LLC Sales Summary October 2015
 
Month Sales
Vol %
      CYTD Sales
Vol %
Model
Curr Yr
Pr Yr
Change
Curr Yr
Pr Yr
Change
Compass
6,101
4,301
42%
52,987
52,219
1%
Patriot
10,191
6,524
56%
98,910
76,482
29%
Wrangler
15,751
13,665
15%
173,264
147,733
17%
Cherokee
17,673
15,715
12%
178,785
143,848
24%
Grand Cherokee
16,050
14,993
7%
157,899
151,303
4%
Renegade
7,795
0
New
44,626
0
New
JEEP BRAND
73,561
55,198
33%
706,471
571,585
24%
200
11,905
11,675
2%
158,978
86,817
83%
300
4,564
4,935
-8%
44,321
44,519
0%
Town & Country
11,332
10,936
4%
73,302
119,276
-39%
CHRYSLER BRAND
27,801
27,546
1%
276,601
250,612
10%
Dart
6,152
7,202
-15%
74,471
67,965
10%
Avenger
23
1,347
-98%
1,179
50,710
-98%
Charger
8,673
6,967
24%
79,373
79,108
0%
Challenger
5,409
4,140
31%
57,358
42,516
35%
Viper
60
80
-25%
563
626
-10%
Journey
9,525
6,935
37%
88,920
77,621
15%
Caravan
12,094
9,986
21%
76,313
114,057
-33%
Durango
4,676
4,855
-4%
50,782
52,866
-4%
DODGE BRAND
46,612
41,512
12%
428,959
485,469
-12%
Ram P/U
40,931
39,834
3%
371,574
359,702
3%
Cargo Van
10
942
-99%
3,180
8,232
-61%
ProMaster Van
2,055
1,723
19%
21,312
11,713
82%
ProMaster City
753
0
New
6,171
0
New
RAM BRAND
43,749
42,499
3%
402,237
379,647
6%
Alfa 4C
65
0
New
562
0
New
ALFA BRAND
65
0
New
562
0
New
500
1,286
2,806
-54%
22,615
29,422
-23%
500L
293
919
-68%
7,327
9,804
-25%
500X
2,178
0
New
5,634
0
New
FIAT BRAND
3,757
3,725
1%
35,576
39,226
-9%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TOTAL FCA US LLC
195,545
170,480
15%
1,850,406
1,726,539
7%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
          TOTAL CAR
38,137
39,152
-3%
439,752
401,683
9%
          TOTAL TRUCK
157,408
131,328
20%
1,410,986
1,324,856
7%


For additional information:
Berj M. Alexanian
Tel.: +1-248-512-0364
Cell.: +1-248-766-9116
berj.alexanian@fcagroup.com
www.fcagroup.com