[China Automotive Systems Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter of 2012 WUHAN, China, November 8, 2012 -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (“CAAS” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CAAS) Third Quarter 2012 Highlights · Net sales increased by 3.2% to $73.2 million, compared to $70.9 million in the third quarter of 2011 · Gross profit was $12.5 million, compared to $12.6 million] [Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 8, 2012 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 The People’s Republic of China (86) 27-8757 0027 ¨ ¨ ¨]