FCA sales up 19.79% in Jan (3)

(ANSA) - Turin, February 1 - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)'s Italian sales in January were 19.79% up over the same month in 2015, the transport ministry said Monday. FCA's market share rose from 28.23% al 28.79%. All marques grew with Jeep up 47.56% and Fiat up 19.66%. Alfa Romeo was 11.69% up and Lanica 10.34% up. FCA outpaced the market, which rose 17.44% in January compared to the same month in 2015. FCA hailed the latest set of strong sales figures saying "in a market that is racing, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is flying". January was the 13th straight month FCA sales rose more than the Italian market did.