BorgWarner Powers European Car of the Year 2007
28 November 2006 - 1:18AM
PR Newswire (US)
Ford S-MAX Wins Top Accolades in Close Competition AUBURN HILLS,
Mich., Nov. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Leading global powertrain
supplier BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) powers the European Car of the Year
2007 -- the Ford S-MAX -- as well as seven of the eight finalists
in the closely fought competition. The BorgWarner Engine Group
supplies the turbocharger for the Ford S-MAX gas engine model and
the EGR, auxiliary cabin heater and cold-start technology for the
winning MPV's diesel model. Established in 1964 and sponsored by
seven leading auto industry publications, the Car of the Year is an
international award judged by a panel of 58 senior journalists from
22 countries across Europe. The award recognizes the single, most
outstanding new car to enter the European market during the year.
The 2007 trophy will be presented in Amsterdam on January 22. "We
are proud that our leading engine technology contributes to the
sporty performance and fuel economy of this dynamic new MPV," said
Tim Manganello, BorgWarner Chairman and CEO. "Congratulations to
Ford on this prestigious industry recognition." The Ford S-MAX
features several BorgWarner technologies, including the world's
first turbocharger designed to withstand extreme temperatures of up
to 1050 degrees C to meet the severe thermal stability requirements
of Ford's high-performance gasoline engine. An integrated exhaust
manifold and swing valve combine to deliver a powerful driving
experience. BorgWarner diesel EGR valves feature DC motor
actuation, high actuation force, fast response time, flexible
mounting orientations, compact package size, and patented anti-
contamination/anti-sticking technology. For quicker, more reliable
and environmentally friendly starting, the Ford S-MAX diesel model
includes cold-start technology from BERU AG (a majority- owned
subsidy of BorgWarner), the leading manufacturer of glow plugs in
the world. BERU glow plugs offer the benefits of no cold-start
knocking, quiet engine running, and up to 40% less emissions during
warm up. In addition, BERU's positive temperature coefficient (PTC)
auxiliary cabin heater for diesel vehicles speeds comfortable heat
inside the vehicle and accelerates windshield de-icing. 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 63 locations in 18
countries. Customers include Ford, VW/Audi, DaimlerChrysler,
General Motors, Toyota, Renault/Nissan, Hyundai/Kia, Honda, BMW,
Caterpillar, Navistar International, and Peugeot. The Internet
address for BorgWarner is: http://www.borgwarner.com/ . Statements
contained in this news release may contain forward-looking
statements as contemplated by the 1995 Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act that are based on management's current
expectations, estimates and projections. Words such as "expects,"
"anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates,"
variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to
identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which
are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of the
Company, that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those expressed, projected or implied in or by the forward-looking
statements. Such risks and uncertainties include: fluctuations in
domestic or foreign automotive production, the continued use of
outside suppliers by original equipment manufacturers, fluctuations
in demand for vehicles containing the Company's products, general
economic conditions, as well as other risks detailed in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including the Risk Factors identified in the Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. The Company does not undertake
any obligation to update any forward-looking statement. DATASOURCE:
BorgWarner Inc. CONTACT: Mary Brevard of BorgWarner Inc.,
+1-248-754-0881 Web site: http://www.borgwarner.com/
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