DETROIT, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Axle & Manufacturing
Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced that
the 2007 Jeep(R) Wrangler Rubicon, will feature AAM's patented electronically-
controlled SmartBar(TM) stabilizer system.
AAM's SmartBar(TM) is a microprocessor controlled disconnecting stabilizer
system that provides maximum suspension articulation during off-road and rock
climbing situations. When in the connected mode, the SmartBar(TM) functions as
a traditional stabilizer bar system to assist in controlling vehicle roll
stability. It utilizes electronics and firmware control with connect and
disconnect modes of the two stabilizer halves thereby making them truly
independent of each other.
AAM first produced the SmartBar(TM) for the 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon.
"We are extremely pleased that AAM's SmartBar(TM) was chosen for the new
Jeep(R) Wrangler Rubicon," says AAM Vice President, Engineering & Chief
Technology Officer John J. Bellanti. "The design of the SmartBar(TM) is
ideally suited to meet the off-road and rock-climbing requirements of Jeep(R)
enthusiasts.
"The development of the SmartBar(TM) further demonstrates AAM's commitment
to incorporate electronic technology into our strong product portfolio of
driveline systems and components to meet the changing needs of our OEM
customers."
AAM is a world leader in the manufacture, engineering, design and
validation of driveline systems and related components and modules, chassis
systems and forged products for light trucks, sport utility vehicles and
passenger cars. In addition to its locations in the United States (in
Michigan, New York and Ohio), AAM also has offices or facilities in Brazil,
China, England, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Scotland and South Korea.
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
grayc@aam.com chris.son@aam.com
Or visit the AAM website at http://www.aam.com
SOURCE American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Carrie L.P. Gray, Director, Corporate
Relations, +1-313-758-4880, grayc@aam.com , or Christopher M.
Son, Director, Investor Relations, +1-313-758-4814,
chris.son@aam.com , both of American Axle & Manufacturing
Holdings, Inc.
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