Beijing (ZXZC)- Chinese automaker Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. ("Changan Automobile") forecasted glowing numbers in its business performance during the first six months of 2022, the auto group announced on July 14th.

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During the reporting period from Jan.1st to Jun.30th, Changan Automobile projects a drastic year-over-year surge in its net profit attributable to shareholders as well as after non-recurring deductions. The company attributed the performance boost to its up-rising brand image, continuously improving product structure, and elevated profitability among its proprietary brands.   

Specifically, the automaker predicts that its net profit attributable to shareholders may amount to RMB5 billion-RMB6.2 billion ($741 million-$919 million) in the first half of 2022, skyrocketing 189.14%-258.54% from the year-ago period. 

Meanwhile, its net profit after non-recurring deductions should stand at RMB2.5 billion-RMB3.5 billion ($370.5 million-$518.7 million), indicating a possible 237.95%-373.13% soar compared to a year earlier. 

In addition, in June, Changan Automobile sold 207,430 vehicles, increasing 19.87% from a year ago. In the first half of 2022, the automaker’s cumulative sales volume amounted to 1,125,764 vehicles, notching down 6.25% year on year. In 2022, the automaker sold 84,958 wholly-owned-branded new energy vehicles by the end of June, skyrocketing 127.26% compared to the earlier year.