Automakers
Chrysler Sales Plummet 53%
The Associated Press
01/05/09 - 03:33 PM EST
Auburn Hills, Mich. -- Chrysler says its December U.S. sales plunged 53%, blaming a tough economy with driving customers from showrooms.
Chrysler sold a total of 89,813 vehicles compared with 191,423 in the same month last year. Despite the drop, the month's sales were up about 5% from November levels.
The Auburn Hills, Mich.-based company said car sales tumbled 59%, while truck sales tumbled 51%.
For the full year 2008, Chrysler said its sales slid 30% to 1.45 million vehicles.