UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

1-14303		36-3161171
(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Dauch Drive, Detroit, Michigan		48211-1198
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(313) 758-2000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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SECTION 7 — REGULATION FD

Item 7.01 Regulation FD

On March 19, 2010, American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), issued a press release announcing that Richard E. Dauch, Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has established a Rule 10b5-1 stock trading plan to sell a portion of his holdings of AXL common stock, as part of a personal financial planning strategy related to asset diversification and estate planning. The trading plan was established by Mr. R. E. Dauch in accordance with guidelines specified under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended, and AAM’s policies regarding insider transactions in AXL common stock.

The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

SECTION 9 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description		Method of Furnishing
99.1		Press release dated March 19, 2010		Furnished with this Report

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.