Delphi content includes Forewarn Dual-Beam Back-Up Aid, rear-seat
entertainment and satellite radio
TROY, Mich., May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Delphi Corp. is providing
significant exterior and interior technologies for what is being referred
to as the "best ever" all-new Ford Explorer SUV. The new Explorer will
include Delphi's Forewarn(R) Back-Up Aid, DVD rear seat entertainment
system and satellite radio receiver.
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"Ford is a proven leader in safety innovation," said Beth Schwarting,
Delphi Electronics & Safety general director of Sales & Marketing. We are
very pleased that Ford chose Delphi for their back-up aid protection."
Delphi's Forewarn dual-beam radar back-up aid helps drivers avoid
back-up accidents by audibly alerting the driver of objects in the rear
vehicle path. These alerts -- beeps -- vary in intensity and rate to
indicate how close the driver is to an object. The Ford Explorer
radar-based back-up aid system has the longest rear-sensing detection range
available for passenger cars, up to 16.4 feet (5 meters). The larger
detection area effectively extends Back-up Aid's useful speed range -- from
parking speeds (generally less than 2 mph) to normal backing speeds (up to
7 mph). Also, with the larger detection area, Delphi's Back-up Aid helps to
give drivers more time to avoid impacts.
Delphi is also providing its increasingly popular OEM satellite radio
receiver for the "best ever" Explorer. Satellite radio has become one of
the fastest growing entertainment mediums in history. Delphi's integrated
system allows Explorer buyers to enjoy radio like they never have before
with crystal clear digital reception. Satellite radio allows listeners in
the new Explorer to receive more than 100 channels of coast-to-coast,
commercial free programming including news, sports, music, entertainment
and more.
Delphi's DVD rear seat entertainment system in the Ford Explorer offers
rear seat passengers "the best seat in the house" for watching movies and
playing video games. Delphi's factory-installed rear-seat entertainment
systems include features like DVD playback, CD playback, dual infrared
wireless headphones and audio/video inputs for any standard video game,
camcorder, VCR or other auxiliary devices.
Delphi's integrated units match car interiors and feature an 8-inch
wide- VGA, LCD color monitor, which offers a crisp and clearer picture. The
screen is flush-mounted with the headliner and flips down for use.
Rear-seat passengers use an infrared remote to operate the controls for the
system.
"We believe that Ford has chosen an awesome entertainment package that
will help excite vehicle customers and passengers about the new Ford
Explorer," said Ken Erickson, Delphi Integrated Media Systems business line
executive. "We believe it significantly increases the ride satisfaction of
rear-seat passengers and we are naturally very proud that it is made by
Delphi."
Delphi has been producing radios since 1936 and currently produces more
than 7 million OEM receivers per year and more than 270 million since its
inception. Delphi has also been first in a number of radio new technologies
including the first to install a radio in the instrument panel of a
vehicle, first push button mechanical radio, first successful signal
seeking radio, introduction of the favorite station version of signal
seeking radio, introduction of first completely transistorized radio, DVD
rear seat entertainment, electronic tuning, MP3 playbacks and first
factory-installed mobile satellite radio. For more information on Delphi
(Pink Sheets: DPHIQ), go to http://www.delphi.com .
Note: Satellite reception depends on the ability of the antenna to
receive a signal. The signal may not be available in buildings or if
obstructed (e.g. by mountains, trees, bridges, etc.)
Caution: Forewarn(R) products are designed to supplement other safety
practices by enhancing the driver's awareness of the environment in the
path of the vehicle. Responsibility for the safe operation of the vehicle
remains with the driver.
This press release as well as other statements made by Delphi may
contain forward-looking statements within the "safe harbor" provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that reflect, when
made, the Company's current views with respect to current events and
financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are and will be, as
the case may be, subject to many risks, uncertainties and factors relating
to the Company's operations and business environment which may cause the
actual results of the Company to be materially different from any future
results, express or implied, by such forward-looking statements. Factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from these
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:
the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern; the ability of
the Company to operate pursuant to the terms of the DIP facility; the
Company's ability to obtain court approval with respect to motions in the
chapter 11 proceeding prosecuted by it from time to time; the ability of
the Company to develop, prosecute, confirm and consummate one or more plans
of reorganization with respect to the chapter 11 cases; risks associated
with third parties seeking and obtaining court approval to terminate or
shorten the exclusivity period for the Company to propose and confirm one
or more plans of reorganization, for the appointment of a chapter 11
trustee or to convert the cases to chapter 7 cases; the ability of the
Company to obtain and maintain normal terms with vendors and service
providers; the Company's ability to maintain contracts that are critical to
its operations; the potential adverse impact of the chapter 11 cases on the
Company's liquidity or results of operations; the ability of the Company to
fund and execute its business plan; the ability of the Company to attract,
motivate and/or retain key executives and associates; and the ability of
the Company to attract and retain customers. Other risk factors are listed
from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including, but not limited
to the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and
its most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form
8-K. Delphi disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.
Similarly, these and other factors, including the terms of any
reorganization plan ultimately confirmed, can affect the value of the
Company's various pre-petition liabilities, common stock and/or other
equity securities. No assurance can be given as to what values, if any,
will be ascribed in the bankruptcy proceedings to each of these
constituencies. Accordingly, the Company urges that the appropriate caution
be exercised with respect to existing and future investments in any of
these liabilities and/or securities.
SOURCE Delphi Corporation
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