DEARBORN, Mich., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Visteon Corporation
(NYSE: VC) highlighted its leading technologies and capabilities on current
production vehicles and concept demonstration vehicles during a technical
overview led by John Kill, vice president of product development for Visteon,
at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center.
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At the technical overview, presented to a select group of journalists
attending the 2004 SAE World Congress, Kill introduced the seven global
directors of Visteon's product line teams. The PLT leaders are: Ron Andrade,
director, innovation and advanced business; Joy Greenway, director,
powertrain; Jean de Montlaur, director, interiors; Randy Sanders, director,
chassis; Dieter Schaper, director, exterior; Wolfgang Schramm, director,
climate; and Martin Thoone, director, electronics.
With this team of experienced, global leaders, Visteon's customer-facing
structure is well positioned to understand every automaker's design intent and
brand image for each vehicle. Visteon's PLT leaders are committed to
technology in a fast, flexible and flawless manner.
Visteon innovative technologies showcased at the event include:
* The new premium audio system Visteon developed jointly with Boston
Acoustics, which will debut on the 2005 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum later
this year.
* MACH(R) Voice Link, the auto industry's first voice-activated, hands-
free mobile phone system.
* The integrated cockpit module Visteon produces for the Nissan Titan,
Pathfinder Armada, Nissan Quest and Infiniti QX56 in Canton, Mississippi.
The sense of sound - through innovation
When it comes to automotive audio systems, Visteon is an innovator with
the capability to quickly bring premium-branded audio systems and advanced
digital audio to market. In less than 24 months, Visteon and its partner,
Boston Acoustics Inc. (NYSE: BOSA), worked with Chrysler to combine Boston's
audiophile speakers and acoustical know-how with Visteon's electronic, digital
signal processing technology and in-car expertise to bring The Boston
Sound(TM) to the Chrysler 300 and the Dodge Magnum in North America, which
were displayed at the Chicago Auto Show. This premium audio system will be
available on both vehicles later in 2004.
In addition, this year Visteon will become the first, and only, supplier
of an integrated, factory-installed voice-activated Bluetooth(R) wireless
phone system in automotive production for use in both North America and
Europe. Today, Visteon supplies the Bluetooth(R) Wireless Interface Module in
Europe for the BMW 3 and 5 Series. In 2004, BMW will offer this capability in
North America on the new X3, which was showcased at the Chicago Auto Show, and
the X5.
Visteon also demonstrates its innovation expertise through the integrated
cockpit module it is supplying on the Nissan Titan pickup truck, Pathfinder
Armada, Quest minivan and Infiniti QX56. In addition, Visteon supplies the
heating, ventilation and air conditioning system and controls, and the
instrument cluster, along with the center console.
Corvette lighting improves driver visibility
The all-new Chevrolet Corvette delivers improved visibility with Visteon's
High Intensity Discharge Projector headlamps. These unique lights provide
power and precision advantages that are certain to impress drivers of this
classic performance vehicle. As its name implies, HID provides a very high-
intensity light produced from an electric arc inside a capsule filled with
xenon gas. The arc produces significantly more light than the glowing
filament found in halogen lighting.
Visteon also demonstrates its advanced Light Emitting Diode lighting
technology on a Toyota Sequoia demonstration vehicle. The Sequoia, which is a
testing vehicle Visteon uses for advanced technologies, also features its HD
Radio(TM) system exhibited earlier this year at the 2004 Consumer Electronics
Show in Las Vegas.
HD Radio enables consumers to receive a digital signal that provides CD
quality audio for FM radio and FM quality audio for AM radio. In addition, by
combining HD Radio with Visteon's MACH(R) Digital Signal Processing
technologies, Visteon enables consumers to enjoy high-quality graphics by
displaying a radio station's frequency, the program content, song title and
artist name, stock and news information and local traffic and weather reports
in real time.
Visteon's Chevrolet Silverado demonstration vehicle serves as a test bed
for three other Visteon products that will be coming to market soon. These
include a dockable Family Entertainment System. Visteon adapted a DVD-player,
allowing a consumer to remove it easily from the vehicle headliner to use it
in the home, office or any other location outside the vehicle. This dockable
application can be rapidly developed as a factory-installed option for new
vehicles or easily installed as an aftermarket product.
Also found on the Silverado is Visteon's GlideMaster(TM) rear window.
GlideMaster(TM) gives truck owners the convenience, comfort and versatility of
a rear-sliding window using a frameless window package with flush glass that
enhances the truck's rear-cab profile and gives the consumer options for
customization. The sliding portion of the window is easily removed for
etching.
Visteon's HUMMER H2 Wireless Connectivity vehicle brings entertainment and
computing access into the vehicle and home. Demonstrated with a home kiosk,
to which the H2 is wirelessly networked, the vehicle enables the driver to
turn on lights, start dinner, set the in-home temperature and start a DVD or
CD before entering the house.
The H2 also features a wireless charging pad in the console. The pad
eliminates the need for power cords, cradles and adapters. Driver or
passengers can wirelessly charge cell phones, personal digital assistants and
other small portable devices.
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 180
technical, manufacturing, sales and service facilities located in 25
countries.
SOURCE Visteon Corporation
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CONTACT:
Media Inquiries: Robin Pannecouk,
+1-313-755-9121, rpanneco@visteon.com , or Greg Gardner,
+1-313-755-0927, ggardne9@visteon.com , both of Visteon
Corporation
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