BorgWarner DualTronic(TM) Wet Clutch Technology Makes Its India Debut

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 18, 2006 -- BorgWarner's fuel-efficient DualTronic(TM) wet dual-clutch module technology, the popularity of which continues to grow in Europe, is standard on the Skoda Laura. The vehicle was displayed at the 2006 Auto Expo in Delhi this week and is currently being launched in India. The Skoda Laura is also equipped with a 1.9-liter direct-injection diesel engine that uses a BorgWarner turbocharger.

"Between the DualTronic(TM) transmission technology and the engine's turbocharger, BorgWarner contributes significantly to the fuel efficiency and performance of the Skoda Laura," said Tim Manganello, BorgWarner Chairman and CEO. "We are delighted to see the momentum for DualTronic(TM) technology expand beyond Europe, and to bring Skoda customers in India the benefits of our industry-leading powertrain technology."

BorgWarner DualTronic(TM) is an industry-first technology for automated transmissions. It enables a conventional manual gearbox to function as a fully automatic transmission while improving emissions and delivering fuel economy improvements of up to 15 percent over traditional automatics, depending on the application. The technology also eliminates the "torque- interrupt" feeling that occurs when a manual or automated manual transmission shifts gears, enabling a smooth, yet sporty, fun-to-drive vehicle performance. BorgWarner DualTronic(TM) technology was recognized for superior innovation and technological advancement as an Automotive News 2005 PACE Award winner.

Total BorgWarner DualTronic(TM) technology programs announced to date represent about 1.5 million transmissions per year at full production volumes. The company expects the demand for this type of technology to grow to 25 percent of the European passenger car market by 2015.

In addition to the Skoda Laura, DualTronic(TM) technology is currently available on a range of other VW and Audi vehicles, including the VW Golf R32; the Audi TT; the diesel and turbocharged direct-injected gasoline engine versions of the VW Golf; the VW Touran; the VW Passat; the VW Jetta; the Audi A3 Sportback; the Skoda Octavia; and the Seat Altea, Toledo and Leon.

Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. is a product leader in highly engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain applications worldwide. The company operates manufacturing and technical facilities in 61 locations in 17 countries. Customers include Ford, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, VW/Audi, Toyota, Hyundai/Kia, Renault/Nissan, Honda, Caterpillar, Navistar International, Peugeot, and BMW. The Internet address for BorgWarner is: http://www.borgwarner.com/ .