China Automotive Systems, Inc. Launches New Website

WUHAN, Hubei, China, Sept. 21, 2005; China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced the launch of its new website at http://www.caasauto.com

"In order to better communicate with investor communities, so that the investors and shareholders can further understand our company, obtain the updates of the company as well as the industry, CAAS website has been upgraded," said Hanlin Chen, Chairman and CEO of CAAS.

With a friendly interface and a simple presentation style, the new website covers most of the information that investors and shareholders might care about. It includes corporate profile, management bio, news release, financial data, SEC filings and corporate presentations, as well as industry highlights. The website also has an email alert section that allows investors and shareholders to communicate with the company.

"As a prime means of communication between CAAS and investors, our management will provide sufficient support to the new website and update investors and shareholders with the latest developments. At the same time, we will regularly check the emails through the email alert section and respond promptly so that we can better understand our investors as well," Chen added.

About CAAS

Based in Hubei Province, 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 four Sino-foreign joint ventures. The Company's product offering encompasses a full range of auto parts which are incorporated into steering systems for both passenger automobiles and commercial vehicles. The Company currently offers four separate series of power steering and 307 models of power steering with an annual capacity of 600,000 sets, steering columns, steering oil pumps and steering hoses. Its customer base comprises of leading Chinese auto manufacturers such as China FAW Group, Corp., Donfeng Auto Group Co., Ltd., Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd., Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. and Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. etc.

  For further information, please contact:

   Jie Li, Investor Relations and Communications,
   China Automotive Systems, Inc.
   Tel:   +86-27-5981-8527
   Email: jieli@chl.com.cn
   Web:   http://www.caasauto.com/