[China Automotive Systems Reports 2011 Third Quarter Financial Results WUHAN, China, November 8, 2011 -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (“CAAS” or the "Company") , (NASDAQ: CAAS) Third Quarter 2011 Highlights · Net sales were $75.0 million, compared with $76.1 million in the third quarter of 2010; · Gross profit was $13.8 million, compared to $18.2 million in the third quarter] [Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 8, 2011 China Automotive Systems, Inc. Delaware 000-33123 33-0885775 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) No. 1 Henglong Road, Yu Qiao Development Zone Shashi District, Jing Zhou City Hubei Province People’s Republic of China (86) 27-5981 8527 o o o o]