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BorgWarner Supplies 7 of China's 10 Best Engines


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First 'China Heart' Awards Presented in Beijing

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 25 -- Seven of China's ten best engines are equipped with systems and components from the BorgWarner Engine Group, including:

  *  Civic 1.8L from Dongfeng Honda
  *  Mazda 6 Wagon 2.3L from China First Automobile Works (FAW)
  *  Teana 3.5L from Dongfeng Nissan
  *  BMW 530i from Brilliance BMW
  *  Sagitar 1.8T from FAW-VW
  *  Audi A6L 2.0T from FAW-VW
  *  Oriental Son 2.0L from Chery

Timing chain systems, oil pumps, air pumps, water pumps and turbochargers are some of the technologies BorgWarner produces for these notable engines.

Sponsored by Auto Sports magazine, a publication of China Automotive News, China Heart is the first and only engine evaluation program in China. Thirty- six engines were assessed by a panel of judges which included researchers from Chinese institutes. All ten award-winning engines are produced in China.

"Congratulations to our winning customers. We are honored to supply systems and components for these respected engines," said Tim Manganello, BorgWarner Chairman and CEO. "We believe our technology in fuel economy, reduced emissions and enhanced performance will help drive further growth in the Chinese auto industry."

As the world's third largest automotive market, China is currently experiencing unparalleled growth. Passenger vehicle sales in China are expected to increase 30% in 2006 according to estimates by Citigroup Research. As a result, global and domestic automakers plan to double passenger-vehicle manufacturing capacity to 10 million units by 2010. Endeavoring to build their domestic base, Chinese automakers are also launching new competitive brands, especially in the luxury vehicle segment.

As China's automotive industry grows, the government is pressuring auto makers to find solutions to the oil crisis while addressing environmental concerns. BorgWarner's technology is specifically aimed at improving fuel economy and reducing emissions to meet this increasing demand.