VC Visteon Corporation

TOKYO, May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- D&M Holdings Inc. (TSE 1:6735) and Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC) announced today they have expanded their relationship to supply Boston Acoustics' branded audio systems to the 2009 Dodge Challenger. The system will include Boston Acoustics' speakers and Visteon's Digital Signal Processing (DSP) amplifier. "We are very pleased that Visteon and D&M Holdings have been chosen to provide a high-performing Boston Acoustics audio system to the all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger," said President of D&M Global OEM Michael Maloney. "As auto manufacturers strive to provide premium audio to their customers, we intend to exceed the expectations for superior sound by out-engineering our competition." The 2009 Dodge Challenger will have custom-designed and engineered Boston Acoustics speakers as standard equipment or offered as a factory-installed upgrade option. Combined with a Visteon DSP amplifier, the equalized sound system will deliver the clear, clean sound and octave-to-octave tonal balance known as the legendary "Boston Sound." The 2009 Dodge Challenger will offer an 8-speaker configuration including an 8-inch subwoofer powered by a 368-watt DSP amplifier and a 6-speaker configuration powered by a 276-watt DSP amplifier. "Using advanced automotive audio technologies, Visteon and D&M Holdings are creating a dimensional sound stage that can put out as much muscle as this American classic," said Steve Meszaros, vice president, Visteon electronics. "As D&M continues to execute our growth strategy to expand in the automotive audio systems market, the company injects more resources into innovative technology to meet the performance requirements of global automotive manufacturing who are stepping up vehicle entertainment systems for sophisticated consumers," said Maloney. About D&M Holdings Inc. D&M Holdings Inc. is a global operating company providing worldwide management and distribution platforms for premium consumer, automotive, commercial and professional audio and video businesses including Denon(R), Marantz(R), McIntosh(R) Laboratory, Boston Acoustics(R), Snell Acoustics, Escient(R), Calrec Audio, Allen & Heath, Denon DJ, D&M Professional and D&M Premium Sound Solutions. Our technologies improve the quality of any audio and visual experience. All product and brand names with a trademark symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of D&M Holdings, Inc. or its subsidiaries. For more information visit http://www.dm-holdings.com/. About Visteon Corporation 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 41,500 people. Forward Looking Statement Statements in this news release regarding D&M Holdings, Inc. that are not statements of historical fact may include forward looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of the company. We wish to caution you that such statements are just predictions and that actual events or results may differ materially. Forward looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties surrounding the integration of the company's acquisitions, competitive and industry conditions, targeted cost savings programs, market acceptance for the company's products, technological changes, developing industry standards and other factors related to the company's businesses. DATASOURCE: D&M Holdings Inc. CONTACT: Japan, Naoyuki Honmura, 81.44.670.1111, or Europe & US, Gail Petersen, +1-201-762-6635, both of D&M Holdings Inc.; or Melissa Andrade, of Visteon Corporation, +1-734-710-5546 Web site: http://www.dm-holdings.com/

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