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U.S.
auto sales, often an early snapshot into consumer spending each
month, are expected to rise about 5 percent for the industry.
Truck and SUV sales will again grow at a faster pace than
sedans, aided by moderately low gasoline prices.
Sales of Fiat Chrysler's Jeep brand jumped 25 percent in June,
led by a 39 percent surge in mid-sized Cherokee sales, the
company said on Wednesday.
Chrysler 200 sedan sales rose 153 percent to 18,560 vehicles.
Private industry data reviewed by Reuters showed that in the
first half of the year, a large portion of Chrysler 200 sedan
sales were to rental agencies.
Sales of the Chrysler brand fell 28 percent, as Town & Country
minivan production slowed as the plant where it is made is in
transition to a new model.
(Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)
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