Fiat Chrysler U.S. August sales up 2 pct

(ANSA) - New York, September 1- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) on Tuesday reported a 2% rise in US August sales, boosted by strong sales of Jeeps and pick-up trucks.
    FCA said it had shifted 201,672 units last month, the strongest August sales performance since 2002 and the 65th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases.
    U.S. sales of the Jeep brand increased 18% from year-ago levels, marking their best ever sales month and a 23rd consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains.
    Sales of the Ram Truck brand rose 6%, their best August performance since 2005.
    The Chrysler brand suffered however, recording a sales decline of 14% compared to the same period last year.