AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
April 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner's advanced engine and drivetrain technologies
drive all of the winners in the five World Car of the Year
categories, including the:
- 2015 World Car of the Year: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- 2015 World Luxury Car: Mercedes-Benz S Coupe
- 2015 World Performance Car: Mercedes-AMG GT
- 2015 World Car Design of the Year: Citroen C4 Cactus
- 2015 World Green Car: BMW i8
For all 15 finalists (including the winners noted above),
BorgWarner provides one or more advanced technologies, such as
variable cam timing systems, chain timing drives, ignition
technologies, coolant control valves, diesel cold-start
technologies, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers and valves,
friction plates, dual-clutch and mechatronic modules, one-way
clutches, solenoids and all-wheel drive couplings as well as Twin
Scroll, variable turbine geometry (VTG) and regulated two-stage
(R2S®) turbochargers.
"Improving fuel economy, reducing emissions and enhancing
performance are goals shared by automakers and consumers around the
world. BorgWarner's wide range of engine and drivetrain
technologies deliver what automakers need and consumers want," said
James R. Verrier, President and
Chief Executive Officer, BorgWarner. "We are very pleased to offer
our advanced technologies to these note-worthy vehicles.
Congratulations to this year's winners and finalists."
The eleventh annual World Car Award winners were chosen by an
international panel of 75 automotive journalists from 23
countries.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
product leader in highly engineered components and systems for
powertrains around the world. Operating manufacturing and technical
facilities in 58 locations in 19 countries, the company delivers
innovative powertrain solutions to improve fuel economy, reduce
emissions and enhance performance. For more information, please
visit borgwarner.com
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