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The Associated PressBLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Richard Dauch, longtime automotive executive and co-founder of Detroit-based American Axle & Manufacturing has died. He was 71.Dauch died Friday of cancer at his Bloomfield Hills home, according to the Oakland County medical examiner's office.He co-founded American Axle in 1994 after teaming with two investors on the purchase of GM's axle, forge and driveshaft driveline assets."Our thoughts and prayers are with Dick's family and friends. All...