OREANDA-NEWS. FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 217,527 units, a 13 percent increase compared with sales in December 2014 (193,261 units), and the group’s best December sales ever.

The  Jeep®,  Dodge,  Ram  Truck  and  FIAT  brands  each  posted  year-over-year  sales  gains  in  December compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brand’s 42 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 69 consecutive months.

“FCA US finished 2015 strong with sales up 13 percent and our best December sales since we started business more than 90 years ago,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “For the second straight year, the company has topped 2 million in U.S. sales. FCA US sales have now grown annually for the past six years.”

Eight  FCA  US  vehicles  set  records  in  the  month  of  December,  including  five  Jeep  brand  vehicles.  The Jeep  Cherokee,  Jeep  Compass, and  Jeep  Renegade turned  in  their  best  monthly sales ever,  while  the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Patriot each recorded their best December sales ever. The Compass generated the largest percentage year-over-year increase of any FCA US vehicle in the month. In addition, the Ram ProMaster  and  Ram  ProMaster  City  each  recorded  their  best  sales  months  ever,  while  the  Dodge Journey crossover posted its best December sales ever.

FCA  US  finished  the  month  of  December  with  an  81-day  supply  of  inventory  (631,668  units).  U.S. industry sales figures for December are internally projected at an estimated 18.3 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).