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American Axle & Manufacturing Responds to Trading Activity Inquiry

29 September 2000

American Axle & Manufacturing Responds to Trading Activity Inquiry

    DETROIT, Sept. 29 In response to an inquiry by the New
York Stock Exchange related to market activity in the stock of American Axle &
Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. , the company indicated that it was
unaware of any corporate developments that explain today's trading activity.

    Investor relations CONTACT:  Robert A. Krause, Vice President & Treasurer
of American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc., 313-974-3074, krauser@aam.com