Lear Executives to Present Session on 'Smart Interiors' at 2005 Auto Interiors Show

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 17, 2005 -- Two of Lear Corporation's leading experts in the product technology arena will present their views on what consumers want -- and are willing to pay for -- in smart interior technology on today's cars and trucks at the 2005 Auto Interiors Show which opens on May 18 at the Cobo Conference/Exhibit Center in Detroit.

On Wednesday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m. Lear Corporation's Patrick Murray, vice president of Research & Design and Tom Russell, vice president of Advanced Products, will share Lear's views of the market for various intuitive products and technologies; how they add brand value; the degree "smart integration" of technology influences consumer perception; and how Lear is evaluating and working to stay one step ahead of consumer and OEM requirements in the interior space.

Lear Corporation, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Southfield, Mich., USA, focuses on integrating complete automotive interiors, including seat systems, interior trim and electrical systems. With annual net sales of $17 billion in 2004, Lear is one of the world's largest automotive interior systems suppliers. The company's world-class products are designed, engineered and manufactured by more than 110,000 employees in 34 countries. Further information about Lear and its products is available on the Internet at http://www.lear.com/ .

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