China Automotive Systems Wins Supplier Awards From Leading OEMs

WUHAN, China, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that its subsidiary, Shashi Jiulong Power Steering Gears Co., Ltd ("Shashi Jiulong"), won customer awards and accolades from two major vehicle OEM customers, Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. ("Foton Motor") and Shaanxi Automobile Heavy Truck ("Shaanxi"). Shashi Jiulong mainly provides steering systems to various commercial vehicles in China.

At a Foton Motors Global Partner Conference, Shashi Jiulong  received dual honors: the Excellent Supplier Series Award and the Excellent Supplier Series Award from the Auman Business Unit. These accolades were given in recognition of Shashi Jiulong's exemplary cooperation in product development, supply guarantees, and quality reliability.

Foton Motor expressed high appreciation for Shashi Jiulong's significant contributions.  These awards serve not only as recognition but also as a motivating factor for both organizations to continue striving for excellence in automotive innovation, quality products, and overall industry improvement.

Foton Motor offers a full range of fuel and new energy vehicles, including trucks, vans, buses and construction machinery.  It is a Chinese company and it is a subsidiary of the BAIC Group.  Foton Motor has achieved a global sales volume of over 11 million vehicles.

In addition, at the Shaanxi Automobile Heavy Truck's 2025 Supply Chain Partner Conference, Shashi Jiulong won the "Strategic Synergy Award", the highest Shaanxi award, for its outstanding performance.  Shaanxi stressed the blueprint for future development and supply chain cooperation at this conference.  Shashi Jiulong participates in Shaanxi's research and development, and is committed to improving product quality, technology content and reliability.  

Shaanxi is a majority-holding subsidiary of Weichai Power, and is a leading Chinese truck manufacturer with factories in 15 countries. 

Mr. Qizhou Wu, the Chief Executive Officer of CAAS, commented, "These awards from these important global

OEMs showcase our commercial vehicle steering systems' reputation for high quality and reliability.  Both Foton Motor and Shaanxi are among the Top 10 commercial vehicle producers in China. This recognition enhances our standing in the marketplace.  We will continue to innovate and deliver top-tier products to our customers worldwide."

About China Automotive Systems, Inc. 

Based in Hubei Province, the People's Republic of China, China Automotive Systems, Inc. is a leading supplier of power steering components and systems to the Chinese automotive industry, operating through eight Sino-foreign joint ventures. The Company offers a full range of steering system parts for passenger automobiles and commercial vehicles. The Company currently offers four separate series of power steering with an annual production capacity of over 8 million sets of steering gears, columns and steering hoses. Its customer base is comprised of leading auto manufacturers, such as China FAW Group, Corp., Dongfeng Auto Group Co., Ltd., BYD Auto Company Limited, Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. and Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. in China, and Stellantis N.V. and Ford Motor Company in North America. For more information, please visit: http://www.caasauto.com.

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For further information, please contact:

Jie Li
Chief Financial Officer
China Automotive Systems, Inc.
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Kevin Theiss
Awaken Advisors
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