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Chrysler Canada sees sales jump for ninth straight month

The Windsor Star -- By Grace Macaluso September 2, 2010

Sales of Windsor-built minivans declined in August

WINDSOR, Ont. — Chrysler Canada joined Ford in announcing positive sales results Wednesday when the automaker reported demand for its vehicles rose by 12 per cent in August compared to the same period last year.Marking its ninth consecutive month of sales growth, Chrysler said it sold 16,144 units, which also surpassed the 2008 pre-economic downturn level, with growth of four per cent compared with August 2008. Sales at the retail level surged 20 per cent due to continued strong consumer demand, Chrysler said.“We are extremely pleased with our progress so far this year,” said Reid Bigland, president and CEO of Chrysler Canada. “Most of our 16 all-new or significantly refreshed ve

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Martinman Champion Author Mississippi Posts:11,756 Points:1,658,215 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 8:25:36 AM Ignore Martinman Report Abuse busman1105 from atlanta posted... "WHY, DO THEY BUILD THEM BETTER FOR CANADA?" . They don't. Maybe the Canadians are smart enough to not hold onto blind biases, like all foreign cars are better-built. [Edited by: Martinman at 9/4/2010 8:26:35 AM EST]
Martinman Champion Author Mississippi Posts:11,756 Points:1,658,215 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 8:23:06 AM Ignore Martinman Report Abuse Where, or where, have all the parrots gone? You know, the "stick a fork in them, they're done!" parrots.
Amplion Champion Author Oregon Posts:4,237 Points:1,398,310 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 4:10:24 AM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse Challenger & Charger are good cars
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:3,654 Points:815,950 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 1:16:07 AM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse I like the idea that Chrysler is getting back into the game. Competition is good for all consumers.
Night Owl Champion Author Toronto Posts:5,260 Points:1,332,750 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 10:35:27 PM Ignore Night Owl Report Abuse Good for Chrysler. But I wouldn't buy one either.
jjjleblanc Champion Author Rochester Posts:4,344 Points:1,099,400 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 8:58:39 PM Ignore jjjleblanc Report Abuse Good news.
Hilsgal Sophomore Author Utah Posts:229 Points:235,615 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 2:17:57 PM Ignore Hilsgal Report Abuse Good for them - I had a Chrysler years back - wouldn't buy another one.
ScottTee Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,083 Points:601,200 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 2:17:05 PM Ignore ScottTee Report Abuse Any sales increases are good
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:7,165 Points:1,365,980 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 1:55:41 PM Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse Good for Chrysler.
BMW2014 Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,794 Points:364,300 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 1:53:39 PM Ignore BMW2014 Report Abuse Good and optimistic news.
ncomet1 Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,289 Points:408,780 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 1:09:07 PM Ignore ncomet1 Report Abuse Canada's economy is doing better the ours is also, that helps out everyone in Canada.
ramammoth Champion Author Modesto Posts:1,389 Points:278,565 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 12:51:14 PM Ignore ramammoth Report Abuse I'm still waiting to see what the Italians bring to the table.
Huskersed All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:703 Points:337,950 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 11:12:49 AM Ignore Huskersed Report Abuse It's because Chrysler sales was so bad last year, this year there's significant sales jump.
BUSMAN1105 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:918 Points:744,025 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 10:55:06 AM Ignore BUSMAN1105 Report Abuse WHY, DO THEY BUILD THEM BETTER FOR CANADA?