Chrysler's October U.S. sales rose 11 percent from a year ago as buyers shook off the 16-day partial government shutdown and returned to showrooms during the last two weeks of the month.
A strengthening housing recovery and robust auto sales contributed to moderate growth across the United States in late February and March, according to a Federal Reserve survey.
Americans continued to buy new cars and trucks at a strong pace in September, drawn by cheap loans, aging cars that need to be replaced, and a new lineup of fuel-efficient midsize sedans.