VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich.,
Feb. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/
-- Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) has been awarded the first
production program for its OpenAir I1.1 infotainment product by an
Asia-based vehicle manufacturer.
The vehicle line is expected to launch in the second half of 2015,
targeted for Southeast Asia,
South Africa, South America, Middle Eastern and East
European markets.
Visteon's OpenAir I1.1 entry-level infotainment product provides
flexible in-vehicle connectivity and an advanced entertainment
solution. The application features a 7-inch touch display,
high-quality audio, navigation and multi-device connectivity to
deliver apps, features and media streaming. Internet access enables
download of cloud-based and local content as well as over-the-air
system updates.
"Consumer expectations for seamless connectivity have fueled the
rapid growth of infotainment and have enabled Visteon's successful
expansion with vehicle manufacturers in the Asian growth markets,"
said Albert Faraj, global director,
sales and strategy, Visteon Electronics. "The OpenAir™ infotainment
range delivers affordable connectivity with superior performance
and features."
Visteon's OpenAir™ brand of connected premium audio and
infotainment products premiered at the 2014 International CES in
Las Vegas. The range is based on
open architecture, human-machine interaction (HMI) command and
controls, and off-board wireless data connections. OpenAir™
delivers flexible multi-device connectivity and advanced
infotainment solutions while managing content to deliver a rich
user experience.
Visteon Electronics, a division of Visteon Corporation, is a
leading supplier of automotive cockpit electronics that delivers
innovative in-vehicle user experiences through solutions in user
interfaces, connectivity and open architectures. Supported by
a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, four technical
centers and 11 customer centers, Visteon Electronics employs
approximately 5,900 people in its consolidated operations.
About Visteon
Visteon is a global automotive supplier that designs, engineers
and manufactures innovative components and systems for virtually
every vehicle manufacturer worldwide through businesses including
Visteon Electronics, Visteon Interiors and Halla Visteon Climate
Control Corp. Visteon's family of businesses generated $13.8 billion in sales in 2012, including
non-consolidated operations. With corporate offices in Van Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai, China; and Chelmsford, UK; Visteon has facilities in 29
countries and employs about 23,000 employees in its consolidated
operations. Learn more at www.visteon.com.
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SOURCE Visteon Corporation