DETROIT, April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Axle & Manufacturing
Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced the
launch of the front axle, rear axle and driveshafts for the new midsize HUMMER
H3 sport utility vehicle (SUV).
The HUMMER H3 features an electronically controlled four-wheel-drive
system that incorporates AAM's PowerLite(R) aluminum front axle, and a cast
iron rear axle. In addition, the HUMMER H3 features AAM front and rear
driveshafts.
The entire driveline system will incorporate unique AAM technologies that
provide enhanced traction, stability, handling, durability and vehicle NVH
characteristics. PowerLite(R) independent front drive axles and cast iron
rear axles, utilizing PowerDense(R) gear technology, have been designed using
AAM's standard four-point vehicle noise reduction plan to ensure the vehicle
meets demanding customer requirements.
"The driveline system was designed for extreme off-road capability," says
AAM Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Richard E. Dauch. "We are pleased to play a
role in the growth and increased sophistication of the HUMMER brand as it
extends its style and superior off-road performance into the midsized
marketplace. AAM has leveraged its global capabilities to provide these
products that offer world class performance in technology, quality,
manufacturing, and delivery."
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 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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