HK shares rise 0.39 pct as carmakers surge

HONG KONG, July 9 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares rose 0.39 percent on Thursday, driven by a surge in carmakers including Dongfeng Group (0489.HK) after China announced upbeat June car sales.

The benchmark Hang Seng Index .HSI finished up 69.52 points at 17,790.59, rebounding from a two-week low.

The China Enterprises Index .HSCE, which represents top locally listed mainland Chinese stocks, rose 0.64 percent to 10,641.19. (Reporting by Sui-Lee Wee, Editing by Chris Lewis)