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TRW Automotive - Original Equipment (OE) Update

DRIVE TOWARDS AFFORDABLE SAFETY PUTS TRW AUTOMOTIVE IN POLE POSITION

Livonia, Michigan, US, September 14, 2010, TRW Automotive, the leader in active and passive safety, has today revealed that developing new technologies has been a key contributor to its success through the global economic crisis and one reason why it has delivered a significant increase in financial results compared to the previous year.

Here the company reveals some of the technologies which have been instrumental in achieving this success.

Electric Parking Brake

With more than 10 million units produced at its plant in Koblenz, Germany, since the technology was introduced in 2001, TRW’s Electric Parking Brake (EPB) continues to grow in popularity. The plant is TRW’s global technical center for braking systems where the breakthrough EPB technology was developed. EPB is forecast to be standard on one in five of all European-built vehicles by 2015[1]. Projections also show that approximately half of the mid to larger sized European passenger cars will have EPB in this timeframe, while the technology will continue to penetrate other regions.

The EPB system uses electrical cables and a control switch to simplify routing. This results in a significantly lighter unit which allows for greater freedom of design for vehicle interiors, a factor which is set to become increasingly important as vehicle manufacturers look to requisition more and more vehicle space for new features and options.

The advent of more sophisticated brake systems brings with it the need for complementary repair equipment. With the handheld electronic service tool TRW easycheck available from TRW Automotive Aftermarket, garages are able to diagnose and reset the EPB system at the touch of a button.

The technology can currently be found on the following models: BMW’s 5 Series, 6 Series Coupe, X3, and Z4; Ford Galaxy and S-Max, Volvo S60, S80, V60, V70, XC 60, and XC70; Renault Megane and Scenic; and Volkswagen Automotive Group’s Audi Q5, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, VW Tiguan, Sharan, Model CC, Passat and Passat Coupe.

Self-Adaptive Load Limiter

TRW recently announced the launch of its self-adaptive seat belt load limiting technology which is capable of automatically adapting with respect to different body sizes of passengers.

The Self-Adaptive Load Limiter (SALL) system, which operates without the need for sensors to gather data input and therefore represents a cost effective solution, has been designed to meet the needs of rear seat occupants and is now in production on the Mercedes E Class.

SALL can adjust the force level according to the amount of webbing that an occupant pulls out when they are buckled up. This enables the system to identify the size of the occupant and classify it into two categories, so that in a crash situation, a lower load level is triggered for a smaller passenger and a higher load level for a larger passenger.

Collision Mitigation Braking

TRW has unveiled its Collision Mitigation Braking (CMB) technology which provides drivers with additional braking support in the event of an imminent collision with a moving or stationary object. The system is primarily designed for urban driving conditions including heavy traffic.

The CMB technology uses a radar sensor to directly measure the distance and relative speed to objects in front of the host vehicle. If a potential collision is identified, a warning is triggered to alert the driver; this warning can be audible, visual or haptic. If the driver does not react to the warning and the system determines that a collision is likely to occur, a certain amount of brake pressure can be applied automatically to slow the vehicle and reduce the severity of the impact. If the driver does respond to the warning and depresses the brake pedal, the brake system will automatically provide maximum brake boost to slow the vehicle as quickly as possible and mitigate the collision.

With the development of TRW’s 24GHz radar, this technology is now more affordable than ever.

Electronic Stability Control Inertial Measurement Unit Integration

TRW Automotive has launched its first Electronic Stability Control system (ESC) with an integrated inertial measurement unit (IMU) on the Lancia Delta, to perform previously discrete sensor data acquisition directly within the ESC electronics module.

Traditionally ESC systems have been introduced with a stand-alone IMU. TRW will now produce an ESC with integrated IMU as a viable way to reduce the number of modules in the vehicle while retaining the performance of the ESC. By integrating the IMU directly into the ESC, TRW is able reduce the ESC system cost, weight and wiring harness complexity. The integrated design also provides a convenient scaleable solution for vehicle manufacturers wishing to offer both ABS and ESC braking systems within a model range.

In addition to the first launch of the ESC with integrated IMU, TRW has developed an Airbag Control Unit (ACU) with IMU integration. These IMU integration options are based on common sensor development and are both available to meet various vehicle architectures and platform requirements.

Lynette Jackson, Global Director of Communications for TRW Automotive, commented: “TRW's commitment to constant innovation continues to deliver a leading edge technology portfolio which takes us ever closer to the goal of affordable safety for the car driving public as a whole.”

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About TRW

With 2009 sales of $11.6 billion, TRW Automotive ranks among the world's leading automotive suppliers. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, USA, the Company, through its subsidiaries, operates in 26 countries and employs over 60,000 people worldwide. TRW Automotive products include integrated vehicle control and driver assist systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, occupant safety systems (seat belts and airbags), electronics, engine components, fastening systems and aftermarket replacement parts and services. All references to "TRW Automotive", "TRW" or the "Company" in this press release refer to TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated. TRW Automotive news is available on the internet at .

About TRW Automotive Aftermarket

TRW Automotive Aftermarket is a division of TRW Automotive and one of the main suppliers of quality replacement car parts, as well as a leading player in the maintenance, diagnostics, training and technical support sectors, whether for the independent aftermarket or official OEM networks. For more information, see .

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains statements that are not statements of historical fact, but instead are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on these statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties which can cause our actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements, including those set forth in our Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 (our “Form 10-K”) and our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 2, 2010, such as: the financial condition of our customers adversely affecting us or the viability of our supply base; disruptions in the financial markets adversely impacting the availability and cost of credit negatively affecting our business; any shortage of supplies adversely affecting us; any further material contraction in automotive sales and production adversely affecting our results, liquidity or the viability of our supply base; escalating pricing pressures from our customers; commodity inflationary pressures adversely affecting our profitability or supply base; our dependence on our largest customers; costs of product liability, warranty and recall claims and efforts by customers to adversely alter contract terms and conditions concerning warranty and recall participation; costs or liabilities relating to environmental, health and safety regulations; limitations on available cash and access to additional capital due to our substantial debt; strengthening of the U.S. dollar and other foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations impacting our results; any increase in the expense of our pension and other postretirement benefits or the funding requirements of our pension plans; risks associated with non-U.S. operations, including foreign exchange risks and economic and political uncertainty in some regions; work stoppages or other labor issues at our facilities or at the facilities of our customers or suppliers; assertions by or against us relating to intellectual property rights; the possibility that our largest stockholder's interests will conflict with our or our other stockholders’ interests; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in our Form 10-K and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any update or revision to any of the forward-looking statements.

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[1] TRW’s forecast based on vehicle manufacturer data

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