Auburn Hills, Michigan/India, May 9, 2025 : BorgWarner, a Tier 1 global component maker, has strengthened its position in dual-clutch gearbox (DCT) technology by signing a new contract with a major Chinese gearbox manufacturer and expanding its partnership with a German automaker in China.
Isabelle McKenzie, Vice President of BorgWarner Inc. and President and General Manager of Drivetrain and Morse Systems, stated that their new projects in China demonstrate BorgWarner’s commitment to providing innovative solutions in the region. She stated, “We are committed to assisting our customers in expanding their businesses in China and succeeding in global markets.”
BorgWarner has extended its partnership with a German automaker in China for another seven years to supply DCT clutch assemblies. Built at its Tianjin facility, the clutch outperforms traditional systems by reducing friction, leakage, and drag, resulting in increased efficiency and smoother driving.
BorgWarner also won a new DCT clutch programme with a major gearbox manufacturer for a leading Chinese automaker’s SUVs and sedans, which will target both domestic and export markets. The clutch, which will be manufactured at BorgWarner’s Taicang plant, features a compact design, high heat resistance, and cost efficiency, ensuring smooth shifting, good hill-start performance, and quick acceleration. Production will start by the end of 2025.
As a leading supplier of wet DCT technology, BorgWarner is committed to driving innovation and improving its products. The company remains committed to providing high-value, competitive solutions that help customers succeed.
