AAM to showcase driveline and drivetrain product line-up at IZB 2010

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Detroit, Michigan, October 5, 2010 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, announced today that it will participate in the sixth International Suppliers Fair (IZB), Europe's leading trade fair for the automotive industry. AAM is making its debut at the event to be held in Wolfsburg, Germany from October 6, 2010 to October 8, 2010.

AAM representatives will present an overview of the company's business capabilities and products including axles, differentials, rear drive modules (RDMs), torque transfer devices (TTDs) and power transfer units (PTUs). The display will feature AAM's new and exciting EcoTrac™ brand that includes a full range of high efficiency axles, an all-wheel-drive (AWD) fuel optimization system and electric all-wheel-drive (e-AWD) and hybrid driveline systems for passenger cars and crossover vehicles.

"AAM's IZB display will feature many new and innovative products that are designed to help our customers meet changing government regulations and evolving consumer expectations," said AAM Vice President, Engineering & Product Development Mark S. Barrett. "The state-of-the art driveline products engineered by AAM as part of the EcoTrac™ brand have been designed for improved fuel economy and reduced emissions. This will help our customers improve the ride and handling performance and overall capability of their products, while responding to the market's demand for fuel-efficient and environment-friendly vehicles."

"The IZB show is an important venue for us to showcase our expanding portfolio of product offerings," said AAM Executive Director, Sales & Marketing John C. Salter. "We are committed to the European market and will continue to offer customized product solutions for this dynamic region."

For more information about AAM's full line-up of driveline and drivetrain products and its new EcoTrac™ brand, visit AAM at Booth 310 in Hall 1 during the IZB 2010 auto supplier show.

About AAM

AAM is a publicly traded company on the NYSE (Symbol: AXL) and 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 trucks, sport utility vehicles, passenger cars and crossover utility vehicles. In addition to locations in the United States (Indiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania), AAM also has offices or facilities in Brazil, China, Germany, India, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Poland, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand and the United Kingdom.

For more information...

Christopher M. Son
Director, Investor Relations and
Corporate Communications
(313) 758-4814

chris.son@aam.com

David Tworek
Manager, Communications
(313) 758-4883

david.tworek@aam.com

Or visit the AAM website atwww.aam.com.

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