FCA US Had 1Q Sales of 332,540 Vehicles, Down 10%

By Chris Wack

FCA US, the North American unit of Stellantis, said it had total sales of 332,540 vehicles in the first quarter, down 10%.

The automaker said total plug-in hybrid vehicle first-quarter U.S. sales increased 82% year over year.

Stellantis plans to launch eight fully battery-electric vehicles in the U.S. by the end of 2024, which includes Jeep Recon, Ram 1500 REV, Wagoneer S, Dodge Charger Daytona and the all-new Fiat 500e.

Jeep brand saw first-quarter 2024 total U.S. sales increase 2% year over year. Jeep brand nameplates Compass, Grand Wagoneer, Wagoneer, Renegade and Wrangler all posted gains versus the same quarter last year.

Chrysler brand first-quarter U.S. sales increased 9% year over year, with the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid recording its best-ever first-quarter total U.S. sales. Dodge brand saw sales of 7,419 in the first quarter for its new Hornet.

Write to Chris Wack at chris.wack@wsj.com

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April 03, 2024 11:12 ET (15:12 GMT)

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