Chrysler: Sales may slip a bit in June, then revive

CHELSEA, Mich. -- Chrysler's top sales executive says U.S. auto sales will slow a bit in June from the pace earlier this year, but he expects a rebound in the second half of 2012.

Reid Bigland, head of sales for Chrysler Group LLC and chief executive officer of the Dodge brand, said Thursday he expected a strong June for his company, with a roughly 18 percent increase as long as Chrysler does well in the month's final days.

All automakers report June U.S. sales Tuesday.