Dana Corporation's Advanced Traction Technologies Save Space, Improve Handling for 2002 Range Rover

    TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dana Corporation
(NYSE: DCN) announced today that it has been selected to supply a space-
saving, performance-enhancing front axle for Land Rover's 2002 Range Rover
sport-utility vehicle.
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    The traction technology employs a unique axle design that not only saves
space, but also minimizes noise, vibration, and harshness to better satisfy
consumer demand for enhanced performance.
    "This space-saving axle shows how Dana uses innovation and technology to
meet customer needs," said Bill Carroll, president of Dana's Automotive
Systems Group.  "Our customer required the engine, packaging, and performance
features of a luxury passenger car without sacrificing the sport utility's 4X4
capability and ground clearance characteristics.  Dana met the challenge with
an innovative axle design that addressed these needs."
    The independent front 'oil-pan axle' bolts directly to the engine oil pan.
The wheel driveshafts correspondingly run directly through the oil sump,
mating the final drive unit to the wheelends.  The design saves space while
improving vehicle performance.
    The axles will be produced by Dana's Traction Technologies Group, which
consists of 25 manufacturing, assembly, and research facilities in 16
countries.  The group encompasses a wide variety of traction-oriented
solutions -- from individual components to the gearless technologies of
tomorrow.  Its operations span six continents and are strategically located to
efficiently address the evolving demands of light-vehicle OEMs.
    The Traction Technologies Group is part of Dana's Automotive Systems
Group, a leading provider of under-the-vehicle integration technology for
automotive manufacturers worldwide.  Drawing upon a century of vehicular
expertise, the group offers advanced drivetrain torque and traction
technologies, chassis design solutions, advanced modularity concepts, complete
integrated systems engineering, and program and logistics management for the
following products: Dana Spicer(R) axles, drivelines, and structural products;
GETRAG(R) differentials, PTUs, transaxles; Tremec(R) transmissions; Nakata(R)
steering and suspension systems, and FTE(R) brake and clutch actuation
systems.  The group focus is environmentally friendly innovations to improve
overall vehicle handling performance and comfort.
    Dana Corporation is one of the world's largest suppliers of components,
modules and complete systems to global vehicle manufacturers and their related
aftermarkets. Founded in 1904 and based in Toledo, Ohio, the company operates
some 300 major facilities in 34 countries and employs nearly 70,000 people.
The company reported sales of $12.3 billion in 2000. Dana's Internet address
is http://www.dana.com .

SOURCE Dana Corporation

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