VC Visteon Corporation

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC) earned an honorable mention in the 2007 Automotive News PACE Award competition for its MACH(R) DSP technology for HD Radio(TM) reception. This patented technology was the springboard for Visteon's HD Radio receiver. Last year, Visteon joined BMW to bring the first factory-installed HD Radio(TM) receiver to market on the 2006 BMW 6 and 7 series vehicles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) HD Radio broadcasting is available across the United States from more than 1,000 stations. The technology enables AM and FM radio stations to broadcast their programs digitally, simultaneously with their analog signal. The result dramatically improves sound quality -- digital FM sounds comparable to compact disc while digital AM sounds comparable to today's analog FM. Both enjoy static-free reception and the ability to transmit data directly to vehicles. And today, FM stations can offer additional program channels through multicasting -- more than 400 additional FM channels are offered through this new technology. Visteon's DSP technology has provided an important analog development platform to maximize digital HD Radio technology. "Visteon's expertise in MACH Digital Signal Processing technology has enabled us to achieve a leadership role in developing HD Radio products for the automotive industry," said Steve Meszaros, vice president of Visteon's electronics product group. "We are honored to receive industry recognition for this advancement, which continues to draw high consumer interest." The PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award is presented by Automotive News, Microsoft, SAP and Transportation Research Center Inc., and recognizes suppliers for superior innovation, technological advancement and business performance. Visteon has been recognized by the PACE program for the past five years. Visteon Corporation is a leading global automotive supplier that designs, engineers and manufactures innovative climate, interior, electronic and lighting products for vehicle manufacturers, and also provides a range of products and services to aftermarket customers. With corporate offices in Van Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai, China; and Kerpen, Germany; the company has more than 170 facilities in 26 countries and employs approximately 49,000 people. "HD Radio is a trademark of iBiquity." http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO DATASOURCE: Visteon Corporation CONTACT: Melissa Andrade, +1-734-710-5546, , or Julie Vangel, +1-734-710-5589, , both of Visteon Corporation Web site: http://www.visteon.com/

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