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Dana and Motorola Form Strategic Alliance

20 September 2000

Dana and Motorola Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Automotive Technology
    TOLEDO, Ohio, and NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 19 Dana
Corporation and Motorola Inc. announced today that
they are forming a strategic alliance between Dana and Motorola's Automotive
and Industrial Electronics Group (AIEG).  The purpose of the alliance is to
advance technological applications and interfaces for new automotive
components, modules and systems.
    Through this alliance, Dana and Motorola will join forces to provide
integrated automotive systems solutions.  Motorola, a leader in the
development of electronic components and integrated electronic system design
and manufacturing will provide Dana with access to advanced electronics
technology.  In return, Dana will incorporate this exciting new technology
within  its advanced chassis, drivetrain and engine systems, and leverage its
expertise and infrastructure to take the new products to market.
    "This alliance will help us achieve one of our core objectives -- to
expand our technical capability in a capital efficient manner to enhance our
competitive advantage in our chosen markets," said Joe Magliochetti, Dana's
chairman and CEO.  "Central to this focus is an emphasis on those technologies
that go beyond today's demands and drive future markets.  We believe that
Motorola is the perfect partner for Dana in this regard."
    "This alliance is part of our long-term strategy to integrate electrical
and electronic components to develop advanced technology for our traditionally
mechanical components. We are actively pursuing these types of opportunities
to add to our "intelligent" product offerings and to provide our automotive
customers with value-added benefits," said Chuck Heine, president of Dana's
Engine Systems Group.
    "This alliance is a perfect example of Motorola's strategy to incorporate
our DigitalDNA technology to make 'smart products' with our partners," said
Dave Melka, senior vice president and general manager of Motorola's Automotive
and Industrial Electronics Group (AIEG). "Combining Motorola's technology and
expertise in automotive electronics with Dana's capabilities in mechanical
applications creates a powerful team to better serve automotive customers
worldwide."