Chrysler Canada October 2008 Sales Release
Contact: Mary Gauthier Chrysler Canada Celebrates 25 years of Canada’s Best-Loved Minivan with Sales Increase Chrysler Canada sales up two percent in October Three vehicles set October sales records: Dodge Ram, Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep® Wrangler The world’s favourite minivan celebrates 25 years of resounding success 2009 Dodge Ram named “Best New Pickup Truck” November 2, 2008, Windsor, Ontario - Chrysler Canada today announced sales of 15,731 for October, an increase of two percent over the same month last year (2007: 15,411). January through October results remained at the same high level as 2007 with sales of 195,142 (2007: 195,284). “Today, we have several reasons to celebrate,” said Reid Bigland, President and CEO of Chrysler Canada. “First, our all-new Dodge Ram received the prestigious Automotive Journalists Association of Canada's “Best New Pickup Truck” award. Further, October marked the 25th month of sales growth over the last 27 months. And finally, this week we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the birth of the Chrysler minivan right here in Canada. The first minivan rolled off the assembly line in Windsor, Ontario on November 2, 1983 and made history by becoming one of the world’s most recognizable and well-loved vehicles.” October Sales Highlights The Dodge Grand Caravan celebrated its 25th anniversary by setting a new October record with sales of 2,965, up 42 percent over 2007 (2007: 2,085). Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD), Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country have posted a combined 38,502 units (2007: 24,159). Available in over 80 countries, Chrysler and Dodge have sold more than 12 million minivans worldwide – more than any other manufacturer in the world.
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