Chrysler's March sales climb 31%

10:37 AM, Apr. 1, 2011
GREG GARDNER
DETROIT FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER

Chrysler’s U.S. sales jumped 31% in March from a year earlier, spurred by solid performance by its two updated midsize sedans, Chrysler 200 anad Dodge Avenger, as well as Jeep’s two smallest models, Compass and Patriot, both of which more than doubled their sales from March 2010.

“Our pickups and sport-utilities have been strong performers in the market, and now we are seeing our cars gaining momentum,â€