Fiat Chrysler Automobiles eked out a slim sales gain of 1.7% in March while sales fell 2.4% for General Motors and 3.4% for Ford during a month that proved to be more difficult than expected for the U.S. automotive industry regain momentum after a cold, snowy winter. Fiat Chrysler's U.S. sales up for 60th month; GM, Ford fall DETROIT - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles eked out a slim sales gain of 1.7% in March while sales fell 2.4% for General Motors and 3.4% for Ford during a month that proved to be more difficult than expected for the U.S. automotive industry regain momentum after a cold, snowy winter.