BWA BorgWarner Inc

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BorgWarner's NexTrac(R) system has been named one of four finalists for Vehicle Dynamics International magazine's 2008 Innovation of the Year Award. The annual award recognizes advances in vehicle dynamics technology. A panel of 14 international journalists will choose the winner, which will be announced in the November issue of Vehicle Dynamics International magazine. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081107/CLF105 ) "In the demanding and competitive automotive market, better efficiency is a top priority for today's consumers. BorgWarner's NexTrac(R) system delivers uncompromised stability, traction, and agility with the added benefits of reduced parasitic losses and better fuel economy," said Dan CasaSanta, President and General Manager, BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems. "We're proud that NexTrac(R) has been recognized by Vehicle Dynamics International and pleased to be among the award finalists." Born from BorgWarner's experience producing over 3,500,000 AWD clutches since 1998, the patented NexTrac(R) system is a next generation, high- performance, electronically controlled, all-wheel drive system created to meet the growing front-wheel-drive-based crossover, sport-utility and passenger vehicle markets. The NexTrac(R) system evolved from BorgWarner's experience with the ITM 3e(R) coupling on the Porsche 911 Turbo and other electro- magnetic couplings developed over the years. A new and truly "green" product designed with organic and recyclable materials, the system features a compact design, improved performance and lower weight to achieve the enhanced stability, traction, fuel efficiency and fun driving experience drivers crave. The NexTrac(R) system debuted on the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe, Tucson and KIA Sportage. BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems is a leading independent global designer and producer of transfer cases and torque management devices for all-wheel drive passenger cars, crossover vehicles, sport-utility vehicles and light trucks. These systems enhance vehicle stability, security, and drivability. 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 64 locations in 17 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/. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081107/CLF105 http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: BorgWarner Inc. CONTACT: Mary Brevard, BorgWarner Inc., +1-248-754-0881 Web site: http://www.borgwarner.com/

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