Visteon Demonstrates First Transportable HD Radio™ Product

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31, 2006 — Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) launches its new transportable HD Radio™ receiver at the Specialty Equipment Markets Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Oct. 31 through Nov. 3. This transportable unit, HD Jump™, delivers premium new HD2 multicast channels and crystal-clear sound, both in the car, as well as in the home. A product demonstration is at Visteon’s booth, No. 11250.

Visteon’s HD Jump is a transportable receiver that docks into a cradle in the vehicle. An optional home kit allows the receiver to also be used with a home stereo. The HD Jump offers the full spectrum of HD Radio features, including program associated data, such as real-time song title, artist and album information, as well as multicasting, where available. The clarity of HD Radio technology allows FM stations to be enjoyed with CD quality sound and boosts AM quality up to that of FM sound. More than 1,000 radio stations now broadcast HD Radio signals in the U.S. with over 400 offering new formats on HD2 channels.

“HD Jump is the latest in a series of breakthrough mobile electronics technologies from Visteon Corporation,” said Greg Gyllstrom, vice president Visteon aftermarket. “It seamlessly integrates into the vehicle by using the vehicle’s existing radio antenna and head unit to receive and decode the digital HD Radio signal and provide high-quality HD Radio content, without replacing the vehicle’s factory-installed audio system.”

Visteon’s expertise in MACH® Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology and related patents has enabled the global automotive supplier to achieve a leadership role in developing HD Radio products for the automotive industry. And Visteon's DSP technology has provided an important development platform for iBiquity Digital Corporation, the inventor of HD Radio technology.

More than 1,000 radio stations now broadcast HD Radio signals in the U.S. with over 400 offering new formats on HD2 channels.

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 24 countries and employs approximately 49,000 people.

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Contacts: Melissa Andrade, Corporate Communications
Mandrad7@visteon.com
734-710-5546

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