China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) Reports Strong First Quarter Sales Growth and 170% Increase in Net Income
China Automotive Systems (CAAS), a maker of power steering components for automobiles in China, reported solid first quarter results. Revenues increased 46% year over year to $41.5 million, resulting in a 170% increase in net income to $4.4 million, or 18 cents per diluted share. Qizhou Wu, Chief Executive Officer of China Automotive Systems, stated, "We are excited to report a strong quarter witnessed by the high sales volume growth in particular from the accelerating sales in the commercial vehicle sector due to the forthcoming nationwide Euro III adoption. We are equally pleased with our strong growth momentum in the…