VC Visteon Corporation

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., July 25, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC) is supplying the 2008 Cadillac CTS with a highly stylized exterior lighting system that features one of the industry's first applications of LED-powered backup lights, as well as uniquely placed LED light pipes. This distinctive blend of lighting will debut on the new Cadillac in showrooms this summer. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) The lighting system on the Cadillac CTS includes a front projector headlamp system featuring LED-powered light pipes and "ice cube" optics that give the vehicle a sophisticated and distinctive daytime look as well as nighttime look. The edge-marking light pipes allow drivers adjacent to the vehicle to more easily recognize the vehicle's edges, especially on the rear lighting system. These light pipes glow vertically along the edges of the CTS tail and head lights. This is the first application of a single-LED light pipe for these front and rear functions. The new CTS also sports one of the industry's first applications of LED-powered backup light. "It has been rewarding for the Visteon team to contribute to the design of the CTS in such a highly visible manner," said Julie Fream, vice president and general manager of Visteon's customer groups. "Visteon is leveraging its electronics and lighting expertise to support the customer in delivering a dynamic design with advanced technology. The new CTS is a beautiful automobile and we believe the exterior lighting is a key factor in the personality of this vehicle." As an optional feature, the Cadillac CTS adapts the headlamp beam to better illuminate the car's path by using Visteon's bi-functional High Intensity Discharge Advanced Front Lighting System. Visteon's advanced lighting system recognizes the driver's steering wheel position and moves the light pattern accordingly with the vehicle's intended direction, helping extend driver visibility even through curves. The bi-functional system delivers both high- and low-beam illumination from a single projector module, saving cost, weight and packaging space. Export models will also have a vertical light leveling feature. Visteon has developed intelligent and unique software algorithms that integrate headlamps seamlessly with the car's advanced electronics. The beams can swivel based on inputs from steering wheel and vehicle speed to precisely tailor the lighting pattern for the vehicle's approach to the road configurations. Both left and right headlamps swivel up to 15 degrees outboard and five degrees inboard - Visteon leads the industry with this combination of swivel ranges. This higher range is a major distinction for the Visteon/Cadillac system. 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 facilities in 26 countries and employs approximately 45,000 people. DATASOURCE: Visteon Corporation CONTACT: Melissa Andrade of Visteon Corporation, +1-734-710-5546, Web site: http://www.visteon.com/

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