Visteon Technology Visible Throughout North American International Auto Show
15 January 2005 - 6:15AM
PR Newswire (US)
Visteon Technology Visible Throughout North American International
Auto Show Global supplier's innovations help automakers
differentiate vehicles VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ --
As automakers unveil their new product lineups and concept vehicles
this week at the North American International Auto Show at
Detroit's Cobo Center, Visteon Corporation's (NYSE:VC) innovative
components and systems are helping them differentiate their various
makes and models. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Visteon
is helping global auto manufacturers meet consumer expectations by
supplying innovative interior, climate, electronic and lighting
technology on a range of new vehicles -- from economy, mid-sized
and luxury vehicles to sport utility vehicles and trucks. Although
they may not be immediately visible to consumers who attend this
year's auto show, Visteon's contributions to vehicles -- whether
it's a family entertainment system or a high-quality heating and
air conditioning system -- are helping make driving more enjoyable.
"It's an exciting time in the auto industry," said Jim Orchard,
Visteon's president, North American Operations. "Today, automotive
competition is based on engineering expertise, knowledge, speed of
delivery and focus. The challenge is to understand each customer's
design intent and brand image, and quickly apply the findings from
our award-winning consumer research and engineering expertise to
flawlessly deliver technology." At the North American International
Auto Show, Visteon products are present on concept vehicles serving
as the development platforms for future automotive technology, as
well as on vehicles already in production. Visteon has also
developed a broad range of analog and digital audio systems and
family entertainment systems that appear on a variety of vehicles
this model year. Later this year, Visteon will announce a new level
of electronics capability and distinction. Not only is Visteon the
first supplier of an integrated, factory-installed voice-activated
Bluetooth(R) wireless system in automotive production on both sides
of the ocean, but Visteon also will move into high-volume
production of this system for the North American market. Today,
Visteon supplies the MACH(R) Voice Link for automakers in Europe
and North America on several vehicles. The unveiling of the General
Motors product line will mark the debut of the Corvette Z06 and a
new mid-size Saturn sedan, both featuring Visteon technologies
focused on styling and performance. Visteon's High Intensity
Discharge projector front lighting, center high-mounted stop lamp
and rear lighting systems support the Corvette Z06, while the new
mid-size Saturn is equipped with Visteon's hidden antenna module.
The fifth-generation Hyundai Sonata, manufactured in the United
States, continues to be engineered to be reliable, appealing to the
eye and enjoyable to drive. Visteon's support of the Sonata
includes a focus on quality and performance in the climate system,
radio and front end module. In 2004, Hyundai posted an impressive
improvement in the J.D. Power & Associates Initial Quality
Survey. The automaker achieved a 45 percent improvement in the
perceived quality of Visteon's heating, ventilation and air
conditioning systems supplied across Hyundai's vehicle lines. Each
year, automakers work with suppliers to develop concept vehicles to
advance automotive technology and styling. This year's show will
include the unveiling of Ford Motor Company's 2005 Scientific
Research Vehicle, which incorporates concepts for future
technology. Visteon's work on this vehicle resolved the unique
challenge of providing an air cleaner system on the 2.7- liter,
twin-turbo diesel hybrid electric vehicle. The challenge Visteon
faced was to integrate two mass air flow sensors to function as one
and deliver the engine performance consumers expect. 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: Robin Pannecouk,
+1-734-710-5575, , or Jim Fisher, +1-734-710-5557, , both of
Visteon Corporation Web site: http://www.visteon.com/
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