Stellantis US Sales Drop 10% Despite Ram Recovery (2)

Stellantis NV’s US sales fell 10% in the second quarter despite resilient demand for Jeep SUVs and Ram trucks, indicating the beleaguered automaker still has a ways to go in its recovery bid.

Ram sales rose 5% in the period, driven by rising demand for its light-duty pickup trucks. Jeep deliveries inched up 1%, bolstered by models including the Wrangler sport utility vehicle and the Gladiator truck.

But those gains were offset by steep declines at Chrysler, Dodge and Alfa Romeo, largely due to a lack of fresh models. The results contrasted with sales gains for rivals General Motors ...