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Visteon Electronics Expertise Drives Convergence Technology VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon Corporation's (NYSE:VC) automotive electronics technology is behind many of the products on display at Convergence 2004, October 18-20, 2004 at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Visteon's innovative approach to automotive electronics resulted in key industry innovations like MACH(R) VoiceLink, next-generation instrument clusters and the first demonstration of an integrated OEM HD Radio(TM) receiver. Visteon MACH(R) Voice Link is being used by two companies to demonstrate robust systems developed through business relationships with Visteon's electronics team. Agilent Technologies will use the MACH(R) Voice Link module to establish a wireless link with its new Bluetooth(R) Test Set. Visteon's technology will be put through its paces using Agilent's new test routines, and Clarity Technologies is supporting the technological leadership of the MACH(R) Voice Link through its announcement that Clarity's award-winning noise suppression software will be integrated into the hands-free enabling technology for future production. In addition, Visteon's electronic control expertise will be on display through Freescale Semiconductor. This is part of the ARM Powered(R) MAC7100 family that was designed in cooperation with Visteon to meet the growing demand for 32-bit microcontrollers that can offer high-performance processing. Visteon will use this microcontroller in a next-generation instrument cluster panel for future production on a vehicle featuring a sophisticated graphic interface. Visteon clusters are being designed to provide drivers more information within quick view, including features such as a graphically enhanced trip computer or a repeater display for navigation products. "We are proud of our contributions to the automotive electronics industry and continue to invest in the rapid delivery of innovation," said Martin Thoone, Visteon's director, electronics product line. "Visteon's focus is to develop cost-effective innovations that will advance technology to improve performance for the vehicles of today and tomorrow." 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 about 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: Media Inquiries: Melinda Czarnecki, +1-313-755-5448, , or Jim Fisher, +1-313-755-0635, , both of Visteon Corporation Web site: http://www.visteon.com/

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