U.S. sales rise, but Chrysler spins its wheels

摘要

Lower incentives, aging models keep Feb. numbers low. Chrysler Group, traditionally the industry's high-incentive bargain basement, has a new philosophy on pricing - and so far its deal-oriented customer base isn't buying it. Yes, Chrysler Group ended a 25-month year-over-year sales skid in February. But the increase over February 2009 was less than 1 percent, compared with a 43 percent rise for Ford Motor Co. and a 33 percent gain for General Motors Co.'s four surviving brands.