HEFEI -- Chinese automaker Chery Holding Group Co Ltd reported strong sales in the first seven months of 2022, according to the company's report.

Chery sold 606,783 vehicles in the January-July period, up 19.3 percent year-on-year. Among the sales, the exports reached 198,859 vehicles.

In July alone, Chery sold 131,533 vehicles, up 57.7 percent year-on-year. Among the total, 50,614 units were sold overseas, up 90.1 percent year-on-year, setting the company's monthly record.

Sales of Chery's new energy vehicles (NEVs) in July saw a 253-percent year-on-year growth, reaching 25,617 units, which also set the company's monthly record.