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Visteon Aftermarket Launches New GlassVantage(TM) Network LIVONIA, Mich., May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon Corporation marks a major step forward in the growth of the company's Aftermarket Operations with the launch of the GlassVantage(TM) Auto Glass Professional Network. Today's launch includes the announcement of six new members and authorized installers for Visteon's Aftermarket glass products. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) The Visteon GlassVantage Network is comprised of a select network of high- quality auto glass replacement professionals offering and installing Visteon Performance Windshields in an assigned geographic territory. Among the products offered through network members are the new Visteon NASCAR Performance Windshields for cars and light trucks -- and the new GlideMaster rear-gliding window for light trucks, along with Carlite branded OE replacement windshields. The new Visteon GlassVantage members and their geographic markets include: -- JC's Glass - Arizona -- Glass 1 - Louisiana, Mississippi and Western Florida Panhandle -- All-Star Glass - California -- Royal Glass - Delaware, Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, DC -- Iowa Glass - Eastern Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and Utah -- JN Phillips - Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts "We are pleased to announce the initial members of the GlassVantage network within weeks of the agreement naming Visteon as the exclusive manufacturer of Officially Licensed NASCAR(R) Performance Windshields," said Roy Drake, director of Visteon's Aftermarket glass operations. "We view the response from these installers/retailers/distributors as an alliance to bring, among other products, high-quality innovations to the auto glass market for people who want to personalize their vehicles, and specifically NASCAR fans," added Drake. The NASCAR Performance Windshield will be offered exclusively through the GlassVantage members and features a checkered flag motif with the renowned NASCAR brand logo in the center of the shade band area. The sporty design is bonded to the inner surface of the windshield, making the logo a permanent part of Visteon's OE-quality automotive glass. Additionally, GlassVantage Auto Glass Professionals exclusively will sell the Visteon GlideMaster. A first-to-market, two-piece frameless glider backlite, the GlideMaster creates a clean, modern window opening compared to the traditional "box-and-frame" designs. Designed to offer customers a unique solution to traditional glass slider backlites, GlideMaster provides improved exterior styling and appearance and offers consumers a unique opportunity to customize the gliding rear window with the popular NASCAR logo, among other exciting designs. "We're committed to delivering exciting Aftermarket glass products that meet the demand of the consumer," said Drake. "We look forward to making future announcements about the expansion of the GlassVantage network and the availability of other popular logo glass products in the coming months." 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 approximately 72,000 employees and a global delivery system of more than 200 technical, manufacturing, sales, and service facilities located in 25 countries. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO DATASOURCE: Visteon Corporation CONTACT: Robin Pannecouk of Visteon Corporation, +1-313-755-9121, Web site: http://www.visteon.com/ http://www.evisteon.com/

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