On May 31, United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain called for a strike at the Three Rivers, Michigan plant that ‌makes axles for GM pickup trucks, including the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra.
The plant, owned by Dauch Corp., formerly American Axle, has about 1,000 employees, according to the UAW. The Thre

On February 3, Dauch Corporation announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its two subsidiaries, GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy.
With the completion of the transaction, trading in Dowlais shares was suspended on February 3, and will be delisted from the London

On January 30, Dauch and Dowlais announced that a court order sanctioning its combination plan will become effective after 6:00 p.m. on February 2, 2026. With no material change to the expected timetable of principal events for the Combination it is expected to become effective on February 3, 2026 as planned.
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On January 26,  American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings announced that on January 23, 2026, the company changed its name to Dauch Corporation by filing an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, becoming effective January 26.
Effective February 5, the common

On January 16, U.S.-based American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc and UK-based Dowlais Group PLC announced that the China State Administration for Market Regulation has issued a formal notice approving the Combination. As a result, AAM and Dowlais can confirm that all conditions relating to the receipt of regulato

On October 27, American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM) and Dowlais Group PLC announced that the European Commission has granted unconditional clearance for their proposed cash and share merger, marking a major step toward completion. The transaction has now secured approvals in seven of ten jurisdictions:

On October 28, 2025, American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) revealed plans to invest USD 132.9 million at its manufacturing plant in Three Rivers, Michigan. The investment will be supported by a five-year tax exemption approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund with an estimated value of USD 979,000. The investment will no

On October 2, the European Commission approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Dowlais Group plc (Dowlais) of the UK by American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc (AAM) of the US. The transaction relates primarily to the markets for the manufacturing and supply of automotive syste

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings (AAM) announced it has secured an agreement with Scout Motors to supply front electric drive units (EDUs) and rear e-Beam axles for the launch of the all-new electric Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck.
Both the Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra pickup truck will be built on a

On April 23, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved Bharat Forge Limited's proposed acquisition of 100% equity in AAM India Manufacturing Corporation Private Limited (AAM India), subject to voluntary modifications offered by the parties involved. AAM India, a subsidiary of American Axle & Manufacturing Ho

On January 29, Detroit-based American Axle and Manufacturing (AAM) announced it will buy GKN Automotive owner Dowlais in a cash-and-stock deal, valuing the UK firm at about GBP 1.16 billion (USD 1.44 billion).
Described as a combination of companies, it is expected that AAM shareholders will own approximately 51% of

American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) announced it will have its industry-leading technology on display for the third consecutive year at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show.
For CES 2025, AAM will feature a variety of driveline and powertrain technologies that support fully electric, hybrid and internal combustion engi

Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) agreed to the acquisition of 100% shareholding in AAM India Manufacturing Corporation Private Limited (AAMIMCPL), a subsidiary of American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM) for an enterprise value of INR 5,445.30 million. The company will acquire the commercial vehicle axle business

American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) announced the launch of its EcoTrac cutting-edge disconnecting all-wheel-drive (AWD) technology. 
EcoTrac is a first-to-market technology that offers the convenience and fuel economy of a FWD vehicle with the safety and power of an AWD system. It can sense the change in environment

American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) announced it will have its industry-leading technology on display at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show, held January 9-12 in Las Vegas.
AAM will showcase its best-in-class Electric Drive Unit (EDU) technology for both hybrid and fully electric powertrains, as evidenced in the Merc

American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) announced it has secured a new contract to supply electric beam (e-Beam) axles for a future electric vehicle program with Stellantis. The future program is expected to begin production in the latter part of the decade, and will feature both front and rear e-Beam axles that include

American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) is displaying its next generation 3-in-1 electric drive unit and fully integrated e-Beam axle at CES 2023. AAM engineers modified a traditional ICE-powered 1500 series pickup to now feature a single 150kW EDU driving the front wheels and a dual motor version producing 300kW in the

American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) announced it will be exhibiting at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show for the first time. AAM has developed a portfolio of high-speed motors, inverters, gearboxes and axles for use across the widest band of electric vehicle segments – from compact and performance vehicles, to cross

EKA Mobility and American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. (AAM) announced a collaboration whereby AAM will supply EKA Mobility's first-ever e-Beam axle for the company's 2.5T battery electric commercial vehicle. The collaboration will enhance EKA's battery-electric commercial vehicle portfolio using AAM's industry-leading

American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) announced it has been selected as the new axle supplier for GM's next generation mid-size pickup trucks; Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. The new vehicles, assembled at GM’s Wentzville Assembly Plant, will debut for model year 2023. Axles supporting this additional truck program