Calendar year-to-date sales are up 15 per cent for Chrysler Canada, compared with the same six months last year.

"Our 16 all-new or significantly refreshed products offer the right mix of fuel efficiency, performance, functionality and value that Canadian consumers expect" said Reid Bigland, President and CEO of Chrysler Canada. "With prestigious recognitions from J.D. Power about the quality of our products and a 27 per cent increase in sales, that's further evidence the hard work and long hours dedicated to continuously improving our vehicles has paid off."

The made-in-Canada, Chrysler Town & Country recently ranked highest for initial quality in the minivan segment from the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) one of the most influential assessments of new vehicle quality in the industry. In June, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivan sales were up 14 and 45 per cent respectively, compared to the same period one year ago.

"This is the best retail June sales month since 2005," said Dave Buckingham, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Canada. "We had a record sales month for Ram truck, Dodge Journey and Dodge Grand Caravan, which all rank within the top selling vehicles in Canada."

Ram sales continue to be strong with 6,156 trucks sold in June, representing an increase of 26 per cent compared to June 2010. Ram is the #1 selling diesel truck in Canada. It offers 800 lb-feet of torque, with best-in-class trailer tow capability. Canada's #1 selling Crossover, the Dodge Journey, offering the choice of AWD and FWD as well as 5 and 7 passenger seating, continues to perform well in the market place. June was a record month for the Journey with 2,134 sales, representing an increase of 34 per cent, compared to the same period in 2010. Total Jeep brand sales are up 57 per cent in June. Jeep Wrangler broke all monthly records with 2,116 models sold.