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 February 2016
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 February 2, 2016. |
Exhibit 99.2 | Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated February 2, 2016. |
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: February 2, 2016 | 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 February 2, 2016. |
99.2 | Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated February 2, 2016. |
Exhibit 99.1
FCA on Real Driving Emissions
In the past several months the issue of diesel emissions has been the subject of a great deal of attention, particularly in Europe, where diesel is quite common.
In response to these events, FCA has conducted a thorough internal review of the application of this technology in its vehicles and has confirmed that its diesel engine applications comply with applicable emissions regulations.
In particular:
• | FCA diesel vehicles do not have a mechanism to either detect that they are undergoing a bench test in a laboratory or to activate a function to operate emission controls only under laboratory testing. In other words, although emission levels vary depending on driving conditions, the emission control systems of the FCA vehicles operate in the same way under the same conditions, whether the vehicle is in a laboratory or on the road, and |
• | FCA diesel vehicles when tested following the only testing cycle prescribed by European law (NEDC) perform within the regulatory limits and comply with the relevant regulatory requirements. |
FCA acknowledges that public attention is shifting towards measuring emissions performances under conditions that more closely reflect real-world driving conditions, and is debating the choice of an alternative to NEDC.
Currently in Europe vehicles are being tested by a range of entities in a variety of member states using an assortment of procedures none of which are prescribed by law or share any commonality. The EU is working towards the adoption of a new testing procedure in order to bring it closer to what one would expect under real driving conditions. FCA supports these efforts and welcomes the introduction of new regulations which should provide clarity for customers and the industry.
FCA is responsive to this change and is taking proactive steps to prepare its emissions calibrations to more quickly adapt to the developing RDE standard.
As a voluntary measure, not mandated or requested by any regulatory authorities, FCA will be updating its Euro 6 calibrations with new data sets to improve emission performance in real driving conditions. These new calibrations will be ready starting from April 2016 and will be available on all new vehicles sold on or after that date, and will be made available to all other owners of Euro 6 FCA vehicles at no charge, as part of vehicle calibration update programs that are implemented on a regular basis. This does not constitute a recall campaign.
In addition, FCA intends to accelerate its ongoing programs to expand application of Active Selective Catalytic Reduction (or SCR) technology that is already used in certain FCA vehicles, to make it available on other diesel engines families starting from the second quarter of 2017, well in advance of any applicable regulatory requirements.
FCA will continue working to improve its diesel vehicles’ emission performance in line with its own goals for sustainability and to properly address public concerns over diesel technology and its application in vehicles.
London, 2 February 2016
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Email: mediarelations@fcagroup.com
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This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the Group’s current expectations and projections about future events and, by their nature, are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. They relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur or exist in the future and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on them. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in such statements as a result of a variety of factors, including: volatility and deterioration of capital and financial markets, including possibility of new Eurozone sovereign debt crisis, changes in commodity prices, changes in general economic conditions, economic growth and other changes in business conditions, weather, floods, earthquakes or other natural disasters, changes in government regulation, production difficulties, including capacity and supply constraints, and many other risks and uncertainties, most of which are outside of the Group’s control.
Exhibit 99.2
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announces that FCA US LLC issued today US retail sales in January 2016
FCA US LLC Reports January 2016 U.S. Sales Increased 7 Percent; Best January Sales Since 2007
• | 70th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains |
• | Jeep® brand sales up 15 percent; best January sales ever |
• | Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Patriot, and Jeep Compass record their best January sales ever |
• | Dodge brand sales up 19 percent; Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Dodge Journey register their best January sales ever |
• | Ram pickup truck posts best January sales ever |
Auburn Hills, Mich., Feb. 2, 2016 - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 155,037 units, a 7 percent increase compared with sales in January 2015 (145,007 units), and the group’s best January sales in nine years.
The Jeep®, Dodge and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in January compared with the same month a year ago. The Dodge brand’s 19 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any FCA US brand during the month. The group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 70-consecutive months.
“Mother Nature was no match for our Jeep brand last month as we recorded our best January Jeep sales ever,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “Overall, FCA US achieved its best January sales in nine years and our 70th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases.”
Nine FCA US vehicles set records in the month of January, including three Jeep brand vehicles. The Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Patriot, and Jeep Compass; the Dodge Journey crossover, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger; and the Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster, and Ram ProMaster City posted their best January sales ever. The Jeep brand continued to set records. Coming off of its best annual sales ever in the U.S. in 2015, the Jeep brand logged its best January sales ever.
FCA US finished the month of January with a 103-day supply of inventory (666,652 units). U.S. industry sales figures for January are internally projected at an estimated 17.5 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).
Dodge Brand
Dodge brand sales were up 19 percent in January, compared with the same month a year ago. It was the brand’s best January sales in three years. The brand’s 19 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any FCA US brand during the month. The Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Journey crossover each posted their best January sales ever. The Dodge Grand Caravan’s 83 percent increase was the largest percentage sales gain of any Dodge brand vehicle in the month and its best January since 2007. The Dodge Durango’s 70 percent increase was its best January sales performance in 10 years.
Jeep® Brand
The Jeep brand continued its record-setting pace in January. Jeep brand sales increased 15 percent, the brand’s best January sales ever and its 28th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Jeep brand has set a sales record in every month dating back to November 2013. The Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass each logged their best January sales ever. The Compass’ 18 percent increase was the largest year-over-year percentage gain of any Jeep brand vehicle in the month. The Jeep Grand Cherokee’s 3 percent increase was its best January sales performance since 2004. The brand last month introduced its new premium Jeep Cherokee Overland model at the New England International Auto Show, and announced distinctive, 75th-Anniversary special-edition models available across the entire Jeep lineup.
Ram Truck Brand
Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram pickup, Ram ProMaster, and Ram ProMaster City, were up 5 percent in January, the brand’s best January sales since 2004. Ram pickup truck sales were up 5 percent in January, its best January sales ever. The pickup is coming off of its best annual U.S. sales ever in 2015 and its sixth-straight year of annual sales growth in the U.S. Just last month, Four Wheeler Magazine, a popular off-road enthusiast publication, named the new 2016 Ram 1500 Rebel its “Pickup Truck of the Year.” The Ram ProMaster and ProMaster City vans each logged their best January sales ever.
Chrysler Brand
Sales of the Chrysler Town & Country minivan were up 39 percent in January, the minivan’s best January sales since 2008. Sales of the Chrysler 300, the brand’s flagship sedan, were up 45 percent for its best January sales performance in three years. Chrysler brand sales were down 22 percent in January, compared with the same month a year ago. The Chrysler brand last month unveiled the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, reinventing the minivan segment with an unprecedented level of functionality, versatility and technology. The Pacifica will be available in dealer showrooms in spring, with the Pacifica Hybrid arriving in the fourth quarter of 2016.
FIAT Brand
The all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, the latest addition to the FIAT brand lineup in the U.S., will arrive in FIAT Studios this summer. A favorite at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the 124 Spider revives the storied nameplate, bringing its classic Italian styling and performance to a new generation. Paying homage to the original 124 Spider nearly 50 years after its introduction, the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider delivers the ultimate Italian roadster experience with driving excitement, technology and safety combined with iconic Italian design. FIAT brand sales, which include the Fiat 500, Fiat 500L, and 500X, were down 20 percent in January, compared with the same month a year ago.
FCA US LLC Sales Summary January 2016 | |||||||
Month Sales | Vol % | CYTD Sales | Vol % | ||||
Model | Curr Yr | Pr Yr | Change | Curr Yr | Pr Yr | Change | |
Compass | 5,089 | 4,317 | 18% | 5,089 | 4,317 | 18% | |
Patriot | 8,273 | 7,563 | 9% | 8,273 | 7,563 | 9% | |
Wrangler | 10,797 | 11,683 | -8% | 10,797 | 11,683 | -8% | |
Cherokee | 15,347 | 15,154 | 1% | 15,347 | 15,154 | 1% | |
Grand Cherokee | 13,164 | 12,806 | 3% | 13,164 | 12,806 | 3% | |
Renegade | 6,362 | 0 | New | 6,362 | 0 | New | |
JEEP BRAND | 59,032 | 51,523 | 15% | 59,032 | 51,523 | 15% | |
200 | 5,200 | 14,157 | -63% | 5,200 | 14,157 | -63% | |
300 | 4,634 | 3,192 | 45% | 4,634 | 3,192 | 45% | |
Town & Country | 8,380 | 6,044 | 39% | 8,380 | 6,044 | 39% | |
CHRYSLER BRAND | 18,214 | 23,393 | -22% | 18,214 | 23,393 | -22% | |
Dart | 4,748 | 8,136 | -42% | 4,748 | 8,136 | -42% | |
Avenger | 0 | 242 | -100% | 0 | 242 | -100% | |
Charger | 9,164 | 7,025 | 30% | 9,164 | 7,025 | 30% | |
Challenger | 5,085 | 4,592 | 11% | 5,085 | 4,592 | 11% | |
Viper | 52 | 61 | -15% | 52 | 61 | -15% | |
Journey | 8,456 | 7,041 | 20% | 8,456 | 7,041 | 20% | |
Caravan | 8,525 | 4,665 | 83% | 8,525 | 4,665 | 83% | |
Durango | 6,079 | 3,585 | 70% | 6,079 | 3,585 | 70% | |
DODGE BRAND | 42,109 | 35,347 | 19% | 42,109 | 35,347 | 19% | |
Ram P/U | 29,938 | 28,618 | 5% | 29,938 | 28,618 | 5% | |
Cargo Van | 0 | 1,101 | -100% | 0 | 1,101 | -100% | |
ProMaster Van | 2,109 | 1,580 | 33% | 2,109 | 1,580 | 33% | |
ProMaster City | 974 | 93 | New | 974 | 93 | New | |
RAM BRAND | 33,021 | 31,392 | 5% | 33,021 | 31,392 | 5% | |
Alfa 4C | 67 | 97 | -31% | 67 | 97 | New | |
ALFA BRAND | 67 | 97 | New | 67 | 97 | New | |
500 | 1,207 | 2,386 | -49% | 1,207 | 2,386 | -49% | |
500L | 369 | 869 | -58% | 369 | 869 | -58% | |
500X | 1,018 | 0 | New | 1,018 | 0 | New | |
FIAT BRAND | 2,594 | 3,255 | -20% | 2,594 | 3,255 | -20% | |
TOTAL FCA US LLC | 155,037 | 145,007 | 7% | 155,037 | 145,007 | 7% | |
TOTAL CAR | 30,157 | 39,888 | -24% | 30,157 | 39,888 | -24% | |
TOTAL TRUCK | 124,880 | 105,119 | 19% | 124,880 | 105,119 | 19% | |
For additional information:
Ralph Kisiel
Tel.: +1-248-512-2757
Cell.: +1-248-705-9688
ralph.kisiel@fcagroup.com
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