D&M Holdings and Visteon 'Tune Up' the All-new 2009 Dodge Challenger
May 06 2008 - 8:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
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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