SHANGHAI, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon
Corporation (NYSE: VC), a leading global automotive supplier, will
display a range of innovative automotive products and
technologies - all focused on improving the overall driving
experience - at the 15th Shanghai International
Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2013) April 20-29. Visteon's booth at C015, Hall N5,
showcases a range of cutting-edge solutions in climate, electronics
and interiors from its family of enterprises, including its newly
consolidated, majority-owned automotive climate business, Halla
Visteon Climate Control Corp.
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"As an Asian-centric company with a long and successful heritage
of success and growth in China,
Visteon is proud to participate in Auto Shanghai 2013 to
demonstrate our broad global capabilities," said Tim Leuliette, Visteon president and CEO. "We
have gained considerable industry recognition for our innovations
that enhance the experience of drivers and passengers, while
helping vehicle manufacturers differentiate their vehicles. This is
evidenced by the fact that approximately 60 percent of the new
vehicles being launched at Auto Shanghai 2013 feature products from
Visteon's family of businesses."
Visteon is highlighting its extensive innovations in climate,
electronics and interiors through the latest vehicle concept,
e-Bee. Making its Asia debut, the
e-Bee is designed to explore new and alternative ways of using a
vehicle in the year 2020. The concept incorporates the latest
innovative technology - including display-based controls and
Cloud-centered profile storage - and has drawn very positive
reviews from automakers and media at recent shows in North America and Europe.
Fully compatible with electric vehicle and hybrid platforms, the
e-Bee demonstrates intelligent mobility, where the vehicle gathers
and disseminates useful driving-related data, acts as part of a
wider mobility-enabling network, and integrates technology and
design that is connected, simple and flexible.
In addition to the e-Bee vehicle, visitors also will be able to
experience technologies from Visteon's family of businesses:
Halla Visteon Climate Control, the world's second
largest global climate supplier, will showcase its eco-friendly
technologies for both conventional and new energy vehicles. All of
the latest climate technologies on display - including
electric compressor, rotary suction compressor, air conditioning
lines, metal seal fittings and water-cooled charge air
cooler - are ready for commercialization.
Visteon Electronics will demonstrate products and
innovations that integrate findings from its recent consumer
research clinics, which focused on in-vehicle experiences and
validating acceptance of next-generation technologies. Visteon's
array of vehicle cockpit electronics will be on display, including
audio and infotainment, information and controls, connectivity, and
human-machine interaction (HMI) solutions.
Visteon Interiors will showcase various interior
products featuring high-quality craftsmanship, comfort and
functionality - reflecting its highly respected styling,
materials and manufacturing processes.
Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd.,
(YFV) a joint venture between Visteon and Huayu Automotive Systems
(HASCO), will present at HASCO's booth (D059, Hall N5) the Chinese
variant of the e-Bee interiors. Demonstrating personalization, one
of e-Bee's key themes, this concept showcases an interior tailored
to the growing market of young, professional Chinese women.
Also on display is YFV's latest premium sports car concept, the
Glide. Inspired by Chinese traditional elegance, Glide represents
the unique driving experience designed for fashionable individuals
living in densely populated cities in China. In addition, YFV is showcasing other
leading technologies in interiors, electronics, seating, exteriors
and safety.
"Auto Shanghai 2013 will further reinforce Visteon's highly
regarded 'automotive intellect,'" said Leuliette. "We are committed
to continuing to bring exceptional value to our stakeholders in
China - a market where Visteon and its family of businesses
collectively have more than 110 facilities today and where we
foresee continued growth in the future."
About Visteon
Visteon is a leading global automotive supplier delivering value
for vehicle manufacturers and shareholders through a family of
businesses including:
- Halla Visteon Climate Control, majority-owned by Visteon and
the world's second largest global supplier of automotive climate
components and systems.
- Visteon Electronics, a leading supplier of audio and
infotainment, driver information, center stack electronics and
feature control modules.
- Visteon Interiors, a global provider of vehicle cockpit
modules, instrument panels, consoles and door trim modules.
- Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd., a successful
China-based partnership between
Visteon and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation's automotive
components group, Huayu Automotive Systems.
Through this family of enterprises, Visteon designs, engineers
and manufactures innovative components and systems for virtually
every vehicle manufacturer worldwide, and these businesses
generated $13.8 billion in sales in
2012, including unconsolidated operations. With corporate offices
in Van Buren Township, Mich.
(U.S.); Shanghai, China; and
Chelmsford, UK; Visteon has
facilities in 29 countries and employs through its various
businesses, including non-consolidated operations, approximately
55,000 people. Learn more at www.visteon.com.
SOURCE Visteon Corporation