Canada's #1 Selling Auto Manufacturer.............Chrysler!!!!!!

[*]Chrysler Canada sold more vehicles than any other manufacturer
[*]Dodge Journey is Canada's best-selling crossover
[*]Dodge Grand Caravan up 28 per cent over last month
[*]Dodge Caliber, Jeep Patriot, and Jeep Compass "Trio" up 31 per cent over January[/list] Windsor, Ontario, Mar 3, 2009 - For the first time in its 84-year history, Chrysler Canada became the country's No. 1 automaker, with sales of 12,015 for the month of February (February 2008: 16,451).
"Our position as the No. 1 automaker this month clearly demonstrates the continued confidence Canadians have in Chrysler vehicles and in the company's future," said Reid Bigland, President and CEO - Chrysler Canada. "There is no question that the current economic and automotive environment is challenging for all companies. However, it is times such as these where great value and great products can truly dominate."
Sales Highlights
The versatile and fuel-efficient Dodge Journey was once again the country's No. 1 crossover, with sales of 949 units. The Dodge Caliber was up four per cent versus February 2008 with unit sales of 1,204, and the Dodge Charger was up 21 per cent with 551 units sold.
Several vehicles saw sales gains compared with the prior month (January 2009). Canada's No. 1 selling minivan, the Dodge Grand Caravan, continued its sales success with 2,803 units sold in February versus 2,191 last month, an increase of 28 per cent.
The Dodge Caliber, Jeep Patriot, and Jeep Compass "Trio" were up 31 per cent over January, with combined sales of 2,257. All three vehicles achieve 40 mpg or higher, and are available for under $20,000.
March Incentive Program
For the month of March, Chrysler Canada has brought back the very popular "Canada's Choice" program, offering consumers the ability to tailor their incentive to best meet their own needs and personalize their new vehicle.
In addition to consumer cash discounts of up to $12,500 and financing as low as zero per cent for 60 months, Canadians can now receive up to $1,500 in added value on nearly every 2008 and 2009 Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicle. "Canada's Choice" allows consumers to select from up to $1,500 in value from four categories: Mopar accessories, Extended Service Plan, No-charge Options, or Bonus Cash Rebate. The thousands of available options or accessories include MyGiG UConnect radio with touch-screen, 30 GB hard drive and SIRIUS Satellite Radio; power sunroof; MP3 auxiliary jack; rear seat DVD video; performance accessories; and much more.
Cash discounts of $12,500 are available on the 2008.5 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel, $10,500 on the 2009 Chrysler 300C and $9,000 on the 2009 Chrysler 300. The 2009 Dodge Charger also offers $9,000 in Consumer Cash Discounts and is available for its best price ever - $18,998. This great Dodge Charger price includes the V-6 engine achieving 36 mpg; air conditioning; automatic transmission; power windows, locks and mirrors; anti-lock brake system, and Electronic Stability Program.
Chrysler continues to offer 12 vehicles for less than $20,000, including: Dodge Caliber, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Charger, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Journey, Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Chrysler Sebring Sedan and Chrysler Sebring Convertible.