American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Launch of Driveline System Production for All-New 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon DETROIT, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced the production launch of its 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon driveline system. The all-new Dodge Ram Power Wagon is the first production vehicle to feature a fully integrated, computer-controlled chassis system utilizing AAM's SmartBar(TM), TracRite(R) GTL differential and TracRite(R) EL differential in conjunction with the standard AAM heavy duty front and rear axles and driveshaft. AAM's patented SmartBar(TM) utilizes a microprocessor controlled disconnecting stabilizer system that provides maximum suspension articulation. The control module continuously monitors vehicle speed, four-wheel-transfer case selection, and driver-selected inputs from the dashboard-mounted SmartBar(TM) and TracRite(R) switches. The patented AAM control logic determines the allowable vehicle speeds and sequencing for the front and rear TracRite(R) differentials to transition to fully locked modes. The system will automatically disengage and return to on-road mode, if optimum speeds are exceeded. The AAM 10.5" Heavy Duty rear axle and new TracRite(R) GTL differential provides full-time traction enhancing torque biasing through a helical gear set for normal operations as well as electronically-controlled full locking capability when maximum traction is required. The AAM 9.25" Heavy Duty front steerable beam axle and new TracRite(R) EL differential provides an open differential for normal on-road driving and electronically controlled full locking capability for maximum off-road traction. "We are pleased to be a part of the rebirth of Dodge's legendary 4x4 icon -- the Dodge Ram Power Wagon," says AAM Vice President - Engineering & Chief Technology Officer John J. Bellanti. "AAM's TracRite(R) differentials distribute maximum traction and the driver actuated-SmartBar(TM) delivers the maximum wheel travel needed for driving on the toughest trails, or the most severe construction sites. As a result, Dodge Ram Power Wagon offers the best wheel articulation in its class and clearly is a milestone in the world of full-sized pickup trucks." AAM is a world leader in the manufacture, engineering, design and validation of driveline systems and related components and modules, chassis systems and metal-formed products for light trucks, sport utility vehicles and passenger cars. In addition to its 14 locations in the United States (in Michigan, New York and Ohio), AAM also has offices or facilities in Brazil, England, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico and Scotland. Certain statements contained in this press release which are not historical facts contain forward-looking information with respect to the Company's plans, projections or future performance, the occurrence of which involves risk and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results or plans to differ materially from those expected by the Company which include risk factors described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information ... Carrie L.P. Gray Christopher M. Son Director, Corporate Relations Director, Investor Relations (313) 758-4880 (313) 758-4814 Or visit the AAM website at http://www.aam.com/ DATASOURCE: American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. CONTACT: Carrie L.P. Gray, Director, Corporate Relations, +1-313-758-4880, , or Christopher M. Son, Director, Investor Relations, +1-313-758-4814, , both of American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. Web site: http://www.aam.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/033813.html

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