BorgWarner Powers 2010 World Car of the Year Winners

BorgWarner Technologies Featured in 2010 World Car of the Year, World Performance Car, World Green Car and World Car Design of the Year Winners

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Apr 22, 2010, 08:30 ET

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Drivetrain and engine technology from leading global powertrain supplier BorgWarner powers the 2010 World Car of the Year winners, including the:

World Car of the Year: the Volkswagen Polo. For diesel models, BorgWarner produces variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers, three-way valves, glow plugs and control modules. For gasoline models, BorgWarner supplies timing systems and high pressure transmission solenoids for the optional automated manual transmission.

World Performance Car of the Year: the Audi R8. BorgWarner produces high pressure transmission solenoids for the optional R-tronic automated manual transmission.

World Green Car of the Year: the Volkswagen BlueMotion (Golf, Passat, Polo). BorgWarner supplies variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers and three-way valves for the 1.6-liter diesel Polo as well as glow plugs and control modules for the Golf, Passat and Polo.

World Car Design of the Year: the Chevrolet Camaro. BorgWarner produces transmission components, including friction plates and sprag one-way clutch assemblies, for the optional six-speed automatic transmission.

"BorgWarner's leading technologies help these notable vehicles give consumers what they crave: better fuel economy, lower emissions and improved performance," said Tim Manganello, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BorgWarner. "Congratulations to Volkswagen Polo, Audi R8, Volkswagen BlueMotion (Golf, Passat, Polo) and Chevrolet Camaro for these prestigious honors."

The seventh annual World Car awards recognize and reward automotive excellence on a global scale. Winners are chosen by an international panel of 59 automotive journalists from 25 countries. The awards were announced at the New York International Auto Show.

Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a product leader in highly engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain applications worldwide. The FORTUNE 500 company operates manufacturing and technical facilities in 61 locations in 19 countries. Customers include VW/Audi, Ford, Toyota, Renault/Nissan, General Motors, Hyundai/Kia, Daimler, Chrysler, Fiat, BMW, Honda, John Deere, PSA, and MAN. The Internet address for BorgWarner is: http://www.borgwarner.com.

SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.