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Visteon Technology Visible Throughout North American
International Auto Show
Global supplier's innovations help automakers differentiate vehicles
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- As automakers unveil their new
product lineups and concept vehicles this week at the North American
International Auto Show at Detroit's Cobo Center, Visteon Corporation's
(NYSE:VC) innovative components and systems are helping them differentiate
their various makes and models.
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Visteon is helping global auto manufacturers meet consumer expectations by
supplying innovative interior, climate, electronic and lighting technology on a
range of new vehicles -- from economy, mid-sized and luxury vehicles to sport
utility vehicles and trucks. Although they may not be immediately visible to
consumers who attend this year's auto show, Visteon's contributions to vehicles
-- whether it's a family entertainment system or a high-quality heating and air
conditioning system -- are helping make driving more enjoyable.
"It's an exciting time in the auto industry," said Jim Orchard, Visteon's
president, North American Operations. "Today, automotive competition is based
on engineering expertise, knowledge, speed of delivery and focus. The
challenge is to understand each customer's design intent and brand image, and
quickly apply the findings from our award-winning consumer research and
engineering expertise to flawlessly deliver technology."
At the North American International Auto Show, Visteon products are present on
concept vehicles serving as the development platforms for future automotive
technology, as well as on vehicles already in production. Visteon has also
developed a broad range of analog and digital audio systems and family
entertainment systems that appear on a variety of vehicles this model year.
Later this year, Visteon will announce a new level of electronics capability
and distinction. Not only is Visteon the first supplier of an integrated,
factory-installed voice-activated Bluetooth(R) wireless system in automotive
production on both sides of the ocean, but Visteon also will move into
high-volume production of this system for the North American market. Today,
Visteon supplies the MACH(R) Voice Link for automakers in Europe and North
America on several vehicles.
The unveiling of the General Motors product line will mark the debut of the
Corvette Z06 and a new mid-size Saturn sedan, both featuring Visteon
technologies focused on styling and performance. Visteon's High Intensity
Discharge projector front lighting, center high-mounted stop lamp and rear
lighting systems support the Corvette Z06, while the new mid-size Saturn is
equipped with Visteon's hidden antenna module.
The fifth-generation Hyundai Sonata, manufactured in the United States,
continues to be engineered to be reliable, appealing to the eye and enjoyable
to drive. Visteon's support of the Sonata includes a focus on quality and
performance in the climate system, radio and front end module. In 2004,
Hyundai posted an impressive improvement in the J.D. Power & Associates Initial
Quality Survey. The automaker achieved a 45 percent improvement in the
perceived quality of Visteon's heating, ventilation and air conditioning
systems supplied across Hyundai's vehicle lines.
Each year, automakers work with suppliers to develop concept vehicles to
advance automotive technology and styling. This year's show will include the
unveiling of Ford Motor Company's 2005 Scientific Research Vehicle, which
incorporates concepts for future technology. Visteon's work on this vehicle
resolved the unique challenge of providing an air cleaner system on the 2.7-
liter, twin-turbo diesel hybrid electric vehicle. The challenge Visteon faced
was to integrate two mass air flow sensors to function as one and deliver the
engine performance consumers expect.
Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier that delivers
consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide and
through multiple channels within the global automotive aftermarket. Visteon
has about 72,000 employees and a global delivery system of more than 200
technical, manufacturing, sales and service facilities located in 25 countries.
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DATASOURCE: Visteon Corporation
CONTACT: Media Inquiries: Robin Pannecouk, +1-734-710-5575,
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both of Visteon Corporation
Web site: http://www.visteon.com/