AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BorgWarner's
industry-leading capabilities in all-wheel drive (AWD) technology and vehicle
dynamics will be spotlighted at the 2008 Society of Automotive Engineers AWD
Symposium August 20 and 22 at the Ann Arbor Marriott at Eagle Crest in
Ypsilanti, Michigan.
'OEMs all over the world, and the people who drive the vehicles they make,
rely on the benefits of enhanced vehicle traction, stability and handling that
our systems provide,' said Dan CasaSanta, President and General Manager,
BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems. 'As a global leader in advanced front-wheel
and rear-wheel based all-wheel drive technology, we are proud to showcase our
capabilities at this important event.'
At 10:30 a.m. on August 20, BorgWarner will present 'NexTrac(R) FWD/AWD
Coupling: from Development to Production,' a technical presentation that
provides an overview of the BorgWarner NexTrac(R) system launched this year in
the Hyundai Santa Fe.
On August 22, BorgWarner will offer guests an exceptional opportunity at a
unique test-track venue to experience the ways in which BorgWarner
technologies enhance the driving experience. Demonstration vehicles will
include a Hyundai Santa Fe with NexTrac(R) and a Cadillac CTS with ITM(R)
Transfer Case. These systems are among the most advanced next-generation
interactive technologies available as part of BorgWarner's active torque
management portfolio focused on the needs of the expanding all-wheel drive
market.
In addition, BorgWarner will showcase its NexTrac(R) and ITM(R) Transfer
Case technologies through video and interactive displays at the symposium, and
will sponsor the evening reception on August 20 at the Ann Arbor Marriott at
Eagle Crest. For more details, visit http://www.sae.org/awd .
BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems is a leading global designer and producer
of torque distribution and management systems.
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 .
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SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.
