BorgWarner Awarded on Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2025 List

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BorgWarner (BWA) has been recognized on Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2025 list for the second consecutive year, advancing to the top 10 in the Automotive & Components industry category. The prestigious recognition, announced on March 26, 2025, was based on a comprehensive evaluation methodology combining survey results (80%) from 25,000 U.S. residents and social listening analysis (20%) of 304,000 company mentions.

The assessment focused on three key trust pillars: customer, employee, and investor trust. The survey participants evaluated companies across these dimensions, while the social listening component analyzed internet mentions based on sentiment, virality, and reach. BorgWarner was among the 700 companies awarded, with 21 companies recognized in the Automotive & Components category.

Positive

• Improved ranking position in Automotive & Components category
• Second consecutive year of recognition as trustworthy company
• Strong stakeholder trust across customers, employees, and investors

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• None.

• Second consecutive year BorgWarner has been included on the list
• BorgWarner increased ranking within Automotive & Components industry category

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner has been awarded on Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America for the second consecutive year. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on March 26, 2025, and can be viewed on Newsweek.com.

"At BorgWarner, we know that cultivating trust among our stakeholders is essential for success, and we strive to maintain that trust through reliable and transparent communication," said Joseph Fadool, President and CEO, BorgWarner Inc. "We're honored to be considered one of the most trustworthy companies in America, which would not be possible without the dedication and constant hard work from our teams to maintain our positive reputation and deliver value to our stakeholders."

To identify the companies that have best cultivated trustworthiness in the eyes of consumers, employees and investors, the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2025 list was built on an innovative methodology consisting of two evaluation components:  

1. Survey Results (80%): 25,000 U.S. residents evaluated companies on 3 pillars of trust: customer, employee and investor trust.
2. Social Listening Analysis (20%): 304,000 mentions about the companies from various internet segments were gathered and rated according to their sentiment, virality and reach.

The 700 companies with the highest score have been awarded as one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2025, including 21 companies in the Automotive & Components industry category. BorgWarner increased its rank within the category from 2024 to place in the top 10 in 2025.

Based on the results of the study, BorgWarner is ecstatic to be recognized on Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2025.

Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys. 

About BorgWarner
For more than 130 years, BorgWarner has been a transformative global product leader bringing successful mobility innovation to market. With a focus on sustainability, we're helping to build a cleaner, healthier, safer future for all.

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FAQ

How did BorgWarner (BWA) perform in Newsweek's 2025 Most Trustworthy Companies ranking?

BorgWarner improved its ranking to place in the top 10 of the Automotive & Components category in 2025, marking its second consecutive year on the list.

What methodology was used to evaluate companies for Newsweek's 2025 Most Trustworthy Companies list?

The evaluation consisted of survey results (80%) from 25,000 U.S. residents across customer, employee, and investor trust, plus social listening analysis (20%) of 304,000 company mentions.

When was BorgWarner's inclusion in Newsweek's 2025 Most Trustworthy Companies list announced?

The award list was announced on March 26, 2025.

How many companies were recognized in the Automotive & Components category with BWA?

21 companies were recognized in the Automotive & Components industry category.