Chrysler ’s vehicle sales outside of North America increased by 7 percent in March, compared to the same month last year, the company announced on Tuesday. The U.S.-based automaker shipped 24,032 vehicles under its three brands last month, posting record sales in Russia and China.
The boost rounded off a first quarter that saw international sales grow by 9 percent, with Russia accounting for sales 94 percent higher than last year, at 2,139. The Chinese bought more than twice the amount of Chrysler , Jeep and Dodge vehicles than in 2007, amounting to 4,839. A Sebring built in China boosted those sales by 1,000. Perhaps the ailing car will do better in China than it has Stateside, as the new car standards are lower in China’s emerging car culture.
In total, Chrysler sold 57,346 vehicles in Q1 of 2008, with 22,699 Jeep sales, 17,371 Dodges and 17,276 Chryslers outside of North America.
