Chrysler sales fall 36%

Chrysler LLC saw its U.S. sales drop 36% in June compared to a year ago, the company announced this afternoon.

The contracting market for pickups and SUVs hurt Chrysler sales, the Auburn Hills automaker said, as did its continued reduction in fleet sales.

“The June results reflect the industry-wide impact of U.S. consumer confidence being at its lowest point since 1992," Jim Press, a Chrysler president and vice-chairman, said in a statement.

The automaker also announced it will extend its $2.99 gas guarantee incentive program through July 31.

In June, Chrysler sold 117,457 vehicles.

Its car sales were down 49% compared to June 2007; truck sales were down 30% for that time period, according to the company.