auto parts manufacturers,auto parts suppliers

DETROIT, May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM), today announced the appointment of David C. Dauch as president & chief operating officer, effective June 1, 2008.

Dauch has 26 years of automotive experience beginning as a manufacturing co-op student at Chrysler Corporation while still attending Miami University (Ohio).

Dauch joined American Axle & Manufacturing in July 1995 as manager, Sales Administration. He was appointed director of Sales, GM Full-Size Truck Programs in May 1996, and was named vice president, Sales & Marketing in August 1997. Dauch also served as vice president, Manufacturing, Driveline Division; senior vice president, Sales, Marketing & Driveline Division; senior vice president, Commercial; and executive vice president, Commercial & Strategic Development. Dauch most recently served as executive vice president & chief operating officer.

Dauch obtained a bachelor of science degree with a dual major in production/operations and purchasing management from Miami University (Ohio) and a master of business administration from Michigan State University.

“We are extremely pleased to announce David’s promotion to president and chief operating officer,” said AAM Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Richard E. Dauch. “This appointment is part of AAM’s strategic organizational development that will provide the leadership to guide AAM to its next level of profitable global growth. David’s understanding of AAM’s core business, strategic global growth plans and the challenges faced by today’s global Tier One suppliers, will strengthen AAM as we continue to expand our product portfolio, customer base, served markets and global manufacturing footprint.”

AAM is 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 (Michigan, New York, Ohio and Indiana), AAM also has offices or facilities in Brazil, China, Germany, India, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Poland, South Korea, Thailand and the United Kingdom.

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.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. ¨C May 29, 2008 ¨C Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNR, a leading
provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced that its Board of Directors has
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.06 per share on the Company!ˉs outstanding shares of common stock
including the shares of common stock to which the holders of the Company!ˉs Class C Convertible Preferred
Stock are entitled. The dividend is payable on July 25, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business
on July 15, 2008.

About Monro Muffler Brake

Monro Muffler Brake operates a chain of stores providing automotive undercar repair and tire
services in the United States, operating under the brand names of Monro Muffler Brake and Service, Mr. Tire
and Tread Quarters Discount Tires. The Company currently operates 718 stores and has 14 dealer locations
in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Connecticut, Massachusetts, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Vermont,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maine and
Michigan. Monro!ˉs stores provide a full range of services for brake systems, steering and suspension
systems, tires, exhaust systems and many vehicle maintenance services.

WARREN, Mich., May 29, 2008 – Bill Kozyra has been named chairman and CEO of TI Automotive.

Kozyra’s appointment follows the planned retirement of former Chairman and CEO Bill Laule.

Kozyra comes to TI Automotive with more than 30 years of automotive experience, including leadership positions at Budd Company, Allied Signal, Bosch, ITT Automotive and Continental AG. Kozyra most recently was president and CEO of Continental AG’s NAFTA operations and a member of the company’s executive board.

In his new position with TI Automotive, Kozyra will be responsible for TI Automotive’s Global Fluid Carrying Systems, HVAC and Global Fuel Systems businesses from its Michigan headquarters, overseeing approximately $3 billion in revenues, more than100 facilities and approximately 18,000 employees.

Kozyra holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Detroit and a master’s degree in business administration from Michigan State University.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 22, 2008) – It’s time to fire up the video cameras and get the creative juices flowing. The 2008 Safety Scholars Video Contest, presented by Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC, will start accepting student-made, safety-themed videos on May 27.

The company is again turning to America’s teens for solutions presented in a creative format to help make roads safer for everyone. The Safety Scholars Video Contest now includes a chance for young video producers to have their auto safety videos broadcast as a public service commercial. The contest will award three $5,000 college scholarships for the most compelling and effective videos that drive home life-saving messages on auto and tire safety. The top 10 filmmakers will also receive a new set of Bridgestone tires.

“Because car crashes claim the lives of more 16- to 21-year-olds than any other cause, we feel safety education is a priority,” said Christine Karbowiak, Vice President of Public Affairs, Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. “After challenging young people last year to create their own videos about auto and tire safety, we were extremely impressed with the talent, skill and passion of our nation’s youth. We are proud to continue Safety Scholars as a contest for teens created by teens.”

Three unique stars of last year’s winning Safety Scholars videos included robots with road rage, text-messaging nutcracker dolls and seatbelt-savvy Lego® figurines.