Delphi Showcases 14 New Products at 2004 CES Show
New Debuts to Include Breakthroughs in Mobile TV, Antennas and Audio Media Conference to be Held Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. PT
Delphi Corp. will debut 14 new products at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Jan. 8-11, 2004.
The new products will provide OEM customers, retailers and consumers with the latest breakthroughs in mobile entertainment, safety, information and connectivity. The products will be unveiled during a media conference at Delphi's CES exhibit at the Las Vegas Convention Center (North Hall, booths #5206 and #5213) on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. PT.
"In just one year, we've created an enormous demand for satellite radio products in the home and in the car," said Dave Wohleen, president, Delphi Electrical, Electronics & Safety sector. "We've demonstrated that we can create high-tech, high-demand products quickly. This year, we're looking to build on that success by introducing new products that are specifically tailored to meeting the market's needs."
Today, the consumer electronics products with the greatest consumer demand are satellite radio, video, navigation and warning systems, Wohleen said. "These same products are driving our growth and our portfolio on both the OEM and retail side of the business," he said. "We're focused on being first-to- market and offering our customers choices to meet their specific needs. It really comes down to our drive to serve our customers across the globe."
Technology News
More detail on Delphi's technology news will be announced at CES. Highlights of Delphi's technology showcase include the following:
Mobile TV Antennas - Delphi will unveil three new mobile TV reception innovations that will bring more entertainment into the vehicle. Two will represent major technology leaps in the industry for the U.S. market.
Audio News - Delphi will unveil two new audio receivers that will deliver a clearer, cleaner signal.
Mobile Video - Delphi will announce a new overhead entertainment system that will provide even more features and functionality than current units.
Navigation Systems - Delphi will demonstrate a new line of affordable navigation systems that will make the technology accessible to more consumers.
Safety Systems - Delphi will have a new addition to its electronically enhanced safety system portfolio for both OEM and aftermarket customers.
Next-Generation of 802.11 - Delphi will demonstrate 802.11g, the next- generation of the IEEE standard. The established wireless networking standard is designed to eliminate the need for connectors, allowing consumers to wirelessly transfer data between entertainment and information systems in the home or office and the vehicle.
Satellite Radio - Delphi will announce the industry's first "all-in-one" audio system that includes CD/MP3/AM-FM/XM Radio. Delphi also will introduce a new line of accessories for its satellite radios, including the Delphi XM SKYFi(TM) and Roady(TM) satellite radio receivers and the Delphi Audio System.
Business Update
Wohleen also will provide a business update on Delphi's growth in the wireless market.