Visteon Confirms Terminated Discussions with GKN plc Regarding Possible Sale of Driveline Assets in Europe and South America

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Dec. 19, 2006  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC) confirmed today that discussions regarding the possible sale of certain Visteon driveline assets in Europe and South America to GKN plc have terminated.

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Visteon continues to explore other alternatives for these assets as it restructures its businesses as part of the company's three-year improvement plan.

Visteon Corporation is a leading global automotive supplier that designs, engineers and manufactures innovative climate, interior, electronic and lighting products for vehicle manufacturers, and also provides a range of products and services to aftermarket customers.  With corporate offices in Van Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai, China; and Kerpen, Germany; the company has more than 170 facilities in 26 countries and employs about 46,000 people. 

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DATASOURCE: Visteon Corporation



CONTACT:  Jonna Christensen of Visteon Corporation, [phone],

; or Scott Thomson, [phone],

, for Visteon Corporation



Web site:  http://www.visteon.com/

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