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Nexteer Automotive, a leader in intuitive motion control, was named a GM

Supplier of the Year by General Motors during a virtual ceremony honoring the

recipients of the company's 28th annual Supplier of the Year awards on

Wednesday, June 24, 2020.

During the event, GM recognized 116 of its best suppliers from 15 countries

that have consistently exceeded GM's expectations, created outstanding value or

introduced innovations to the company. The awards ceremony was originally

scheduled as a live-event to be held in March, but was postponed due to the

impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recognition is for supplier performance in

the 2019 calendar year.

This is the first time Nexteer has received the Supplier of the Year award.

Nexteer was previously recognized with GM's Innovation Award in 2017 <

https://www.nexteer.com/release/gm-recognizes-nexteer-automotive-for-performance-quality-and-innovation/ >

for High Availability Electric Power Steering System (EPS).

"Our suppliers play a key role in delivering the products, services and

experiences our customers deserve – and these award-winning suppliers went

above and beyond our expectations," said Shilpan Amin, GM vice president,

Global Purchasing and Supply Chain.

The Supplier of the Year award winners were chosen by a global team of GM

purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing and logistics executives.

Winners were selected based on performance criteria in Product Purchasing,

Global Purchasing and Manufacturing Services, Customer Care and Aftersales, and

Logistics.

"Nexteer is honored to be recognized for the value we bring to GM as a Supplier

of the Year, and we look forward to continuing our long-standing partnership

together," said Tao Liu, President and Global Chief Operating Officer, Nexteer

Automotive. "Our team around the world works hard every day to provide our

customers, like GM, with superior customer service and collaboration,

innovative solutions for advanced safety and performance and high-quality

steering and driveline systems."

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 13 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

ABOUT GENERAL MOTORS

General Motors (NYSE: GM) is a global company committed to delivering safer,

better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. General Motors, its

subsidiaries and its joint venture entities, sell vehicles under the Chevrolet,

Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Holden, Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the

company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle

safety and security services, can be found at http://www.gm.com.

SOURCE: Nexteer Automotive