DETROIT -- Chrysler LLC's U.S. sales fell 47 percent in May, but the company says being under bankruptcy protection did little to deter customers from purchasing its vehicles, according to The Associated Press.

Chrysler said Tuesday it sold 79,010 cars and light trucks last month. The company said its sales were pulled lower because it didn't sell any cars to fleet buyers like rental car companies, but its retail sales to individual buyers were the best they've been all year.