American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc: AAM Europe to exhibit at the 11th International CTI Transmission Expo - Booth #136

December 3, 2012 - American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM) will display its product lineup at the 11^th International CTI Innovative Automotive Transmissions, Hybrid & Electric Drives Symposium and Expo. The event will be held at the Maritim Hotel in Berlin, Germany, from December 3-6, 2012. This year's symposium will focus on the overall development of conventional, hybrid and electric drives, state-of-the-art technologies and will take a glimpse into the future.

Visit Booth #136 to learn more about AAM's:

• EcoTrac(TM) all-wheel-drive (AWD) systems 

• Electric all-wheel-drive (eAWD) technology by e-AAM Driveline Systems AB (e-AAM), an AAM subsidiary 

• Other products including TracRite^® traction enhancing differentials, power transfer units and rear drive modules  

AAM's EcoTrac(TM) AWD System enables a vehicle manufacturer to offer a crossover vehicle with an AWD option, optimizing fuel economy and reducing emissions, while maintaining enhanced vehicle control and efficiency.  e-AAM's eAWD system is an advanced, compact electric all-wheel-drive system that requires minimal vehicle architecture modifications while providing fuel efficiency gains and improved stability and handling.  e-AAM's portfolio includes technology for micro hybrid, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.  

"We are delighted to showcase our latest and future driveline and drivetrain technology at the CTI Transmission Expo and further reinforce AAM's commitment to technology leadership," said Steven J. Proctor, President AAM Europe. "AAM's continued investment in product development and manufacturing underscores our dedication to Europe's automotive market. The OEMs, as well as the end vehicle users, will ultimately benefit from this investment."

About AAM
AAM is a world leader in the manufacture, engineering, design and validation of driveline and drivetrain systems and related components and modules, chassis systems and metal-formed products for light trucks, sport utility vehicles, passenger cars and crossover vehicles and commercial vehicles. In addition to locations in the United States (Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania), AAM also has offices or facilities in Brazil, China, Germany, India, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Poland, Scotland, South Korea, Sweden and Thailand.

About e-AAM
e-AAM Driveline Systems AB (e-AAM), a subsidiary of AAM, designs, develops and commercializes electric driveline systems including electric all-wheel-drive (eAWD), plug-in hybrids, and full electric vehicles. e-AAM systems are designed to improve fuel efficiency, reduce CO₂ emissions and provide enhanced vehicle stability through proprietary electric drive and torque vectoring technology.

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For more information...
Christopher M. Son
Director, Investor Relations,
Corporate Communications & Marketing
[phone]
[e-mail]

Rainer Hartmann
Director, Sales & Marketing Europe
[phone]
[e-mail] (mailto:[e-mail])

Or visit the AAM website at www.aam.com.

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