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Visteon Supports Flawless Launch for Nissan Frontier VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC) is focusing product development and manufacturing resources to deliver innovative interior, climate and powertrain components and systems to support the launch of the new 2005 Nissan Frontier, available in dealer showrooms in December 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) "We continue to build our relationship with Nissan and are committed to applying what we've learned for each and every launch so that we can continuously improve our delivery to this important customer," said John Engebretson, general manager of Visteon's North American Nissan Customer Business Group. "Our collaboration and commitment to leveraging the existing expertise of both companies creates value for the consumer." The Frontier is supported by Visteon's integrated cockpit technology, combining the ruggedness of a hard mold-in-color instrument panel with the modern look of titanium-tinted accents on the dashboard and instrument panel. In addition, Visteon's industry-leading heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system allowed for increased cabin space by reducing the room required behind the instrument panel for the control electronics and HVAC unit. Thus, a streamlined instrument panel was designed to offer a more spacious interior. Visteon's Engine Induction System, known to Nissan as the Integrated Air Intake System, supports Nissan's powerful yet economic 4-cylinder engines by integrating the air filter housing, air flow meter and air intake manifold to provide the torque needed for towing and responsive engine performance. The Visteon system reduces the air intake restriction, giving the vehicle a quiet ride. Visteon's innovative design saves weight and improves underhood appearance without adversely impacting performance or serviceability. The system is assembled at Visteon's Atlantic Automotive joint venture operation and is delivered just-in-time to Nissan's engine assembly facility in Decherd, Tennessee. 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, +1-734-710-5553, , or Robin Pannecouk, +1-313-378-5966, , both of Visteon Corporation Web site: http://www.visteon.com/

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