Siemens VDO Automotive Panelist at Telematics Update Detroit 2003

     'How to Make Telematics Profitable and Remove the Cost Barrier?'

  WHO:    Siemens VDO Automotive Infotainment Solutions Product Strategy
          Manager Harry Asher.

  WHAT:   Representing one of the world's leading innovators of driver
          information software and hardware solutions, Asher is
          participating in the panel discussion with industry leaders --
          "How to Make Telematics Profitable and Remove the Cost Barrier."

  WHY:    To address the possible methods of reducing vehicle electronics
          costs and the provisions needed to attain a successful Telematics
          business model.

  WHEN:   Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at 11:30 a.m.

  WHERE:  Room W263, Cobo Center, Detroit