Visteon Supplies Advanced TFT Instrument Cluster on the New Jaguar XK
16 May 2006 - 1:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
BASILDON, England, May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon Corporation
(NYSE:VC) was selected by Jaguar to develop an advanced instrument
cluster for the all- new Jaguar XK. The Visteon-designed instrument
cluster delivers enhanced vehicle information through elegant
styling. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) This
instrument cluster features an advanced high-resolution 3.8-inch
color Quarter Video Graphics Array (QVGA) display based on
thin-film transistor (TFT) technology. The large display allows
Jaguar to differentiate its driver information interface through
function, features and appearance. "The Jaguar XK TFT instrument
cluster combines minimalist design with state-of-the-art
functionality," said Huw Davies, Premier Automotive Group Customer
Director. "We feel privileged to have supplied this highly visible
product on such a prestigious vehicle." The instrument cluster
features white gauges with green backlighting. The high quality
256-color display is split into several zones to intuitively
display information to the driver such as gear selection, cruise
control information, open door warning, fuel level or tire pressure
warning. This technologically advanced cluster was developed by
Visteon engineers based at Visteon's technical center of excellence
for electronics in Basildon, United Kingdom. Other Visteon
technologies on the Jaguar XK include the starter control unit
manufactured at Visteon's plant in Spain, the Satellite Radio
System supplied from Mexico, and the complete cooling module, which
is manufactured in the U.K. 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 24 countries and
employs approximately 50,000 people.
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Visteon Corporation CONTACT: Media Inquiries: Melissa Andrade,
+1-734-710-5546, , or Jonna Christensen, (+44) 1268-701094, , both
of Visteon Corporation Web site: http://www.visteon.com/
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