Donnelly PanoramicVision on Renault Talisman Concept Car At Frankfurt

     Renault Vel Satis will also feature Donnelly interior electrochromic
        rearview mirror and exterior electrochromic powerfold mirrors.

    FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 10 Donnelly Corporation
and Renault have teamed up to demonstrate new technology at the
2001 Frankfurt Motor Show, September 11-23.  Donnelly is supplying enhanced
driver visibility and safety products on Renault's vehicles.

    Donnelly's next generation PanoramicVision(TM) system is demonstrated on
the Renault "Talisman" concept car.  There are no mirrors on the car.
Instead, this system digitally merges the images from three cameras to relay a
seamless panoramic view of the area behind and around the vehicle.  The view
is displayed on a screen located on the upper part of the dashboard.  The
screen also provides information on navigation, the sound system, the heating
and cooling system, and the vehicle's warning and security system.

    In addition, Donnelly has other advanced products on Renault's production
vehicles featured at the show.  Renault's Vel Satis luxury car is equipped
with a Donnelly interior auto-dimming electrochromic rearview mirror, which
houses both a humidity and rain sensor.  This new luxury car also features
Donnelly's auto-dimming electrochromic outside mirrors with a powerfold
feature that allows the vehicle to be parked safely in tight spaces.
Renault's Avantime, displayed at the show, will also feature Donnelly interior
auto-dimming rearview mirrors.

    "Donnelly is very pleased to work with Renault to demonstrate our
leadership in vision technology," said Frank O'Brien, vice president,
Corporate Planning.  "Our technology will bring an improved level of safety
and styling to the vehicles of tomorrow."