Dongfeng reports Q1 returns of over 5b yuan

Gasgoo.com (Shanghai April 26) - Dongfeng Motor's saw returns of 5.43 billion yuan ($837.4m) this past quarter, the Beijing Times reported today. The number, which appeared in recently revealed statistics from the manufacturer, was an increase of 19.6 percent from first quarter of last year.

Also revealed were Dongfeng's net profit of 190 million yuan ($29.3m), 2.17 percent higher from the same period last year. Average stock price was at 0.095 yuan ($0.0147).

The manufacturer's total automobile sales grew 17.73 percent, with SUV and minivan sales growing a tremendous 65.22 percent.