-New JV Increases Nexteer's Manufacturing Footprint to 28 Locations Globally-

Nexteer Automotive, a global leader in intuitive motion control, announced the 
Dongfeng Nexteer Steering Systems (Wuhan) Co., Ltd., joint venture (JV) with 
Dongfeng Motor Parts and Components Group Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Components), 
starts mass production of Single Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (SPEPS) 
systems.

"The start-of-production of the JV indicates an increasing alignment between 
two companies. We will be closer, faster and more focused on serving customers 
such as Dongfeng Motor Group, and we will further lay the solid foundation for 
Nexteer's strategy for long-term profitable growth," said Jun Li, Nexteer 
Global Vice President and Asia Pacific President. 

Dongfeng Nexteer Steering Systems (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. produces SPEPS systems, 
which are currently featured in A-C segment vehicles for Nexteer customers like 
BMW and Groupe PSA. 

Nexteer's Electric Power Steering

Electric Power Steering (EPS) uses an electric motor to assist driver steering. 
Nexteer's EPS hardware and software are developed concurrently and work 
together to connect the driver with the road ¨C taking into account driving 
dynamics and the operating environment. This "connection to the road" provides 
the driver with an experience consistent with the vehicle's brand (such as 
luxury, sport, etc.), while also giving important safety cues regarding road 
surface (such as icy, gravel, etc.). Nexteer's EPS also enables Advanced 
Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) features, such as lane keeping, park assist, 
active return to center, traffic jam assist and more. For drivers of tomorrow, 
Nexteer's EPS systems share the same building blocks needed for future 
semi-automated and automated driving experiences.

ABOUT NEXTEER

Nexteer Automotive (HK 1316), a global leader in intuitive motion control, is a 
multi-billion dollar global steering and driveline business delivering electric 
and hydraulic power steering systems, steering columns, driveline systems, as 
well as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving 
enabling technologies for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company 
has 28 manufacturing plants, three technical centers and 14 customer service 
centers strategically located in North and South America, Europe, Asia and 
Africa. The company serves more than 60 customers in every major region of the 
world including BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, GM, PSA Groupe, Toyota and VW, as 
well as automakers in India and China. www.nexteer.com

SOURCE: Nexteer Automotive