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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
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Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 7:25:36 AM

busman1105 from atlanta posted...

"WHY, DO THEY BUILD THEM BETTER FOR CANADA?"

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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]
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Martinman
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Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 7:23:06 AM

Where, or where, have all the parrots gone?

You know, the "stick a fork in them, they're done!" parrots.
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Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 3:10:24 AM

Challenger & Charger are good cars
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Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 12:16:07 AM

I like the idea that Chrysler is getting back into the game. Competition is good for all consumers.
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Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 9:35:27 PM

Good for Chrysler. But I wouldn't buy one either.
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Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 7:58:39 PM

Good news.
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Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 1:17:57 PM

Good for them - I had a Chrysler years back - wouldn't buy another one.
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Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 1:17:05 PM

Any sales increases are good
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Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 12:55:41 PM

Good for Chrysler.
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Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 12:53:39 PM

Good and optimistic news.
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Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 12:09:07 PM

Canada's economy is doing better the ours is also, that helps out everyone in Canada.
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Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 11:51:14 AM

I'm still waiting to see what the Italians bring to the table.
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Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 10:12:49 AM

It's because Chrysler sales was so bad last year, this year there's significant sales jump.
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Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 9:55:06 AM

WHY, DO THEY BUILD THEM BETTER FOR CANADA?
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