Siemens VDO Automotive Hosts Electronics University

DETROIT--July 21, 2005--Siemens VDO Automotive :

Who:    Working press only

What:   Siemens VDO Automotive's Annual Electronics University (EU)

When:   Tuesday, July 26, 2005
          --  School begins with a continental breakfast at 8 a.m.
          --  Morning sessions run from 8:45 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.
          --  Lunch served at 12 p.m.
          --  Afternoon sessions run from 12:50 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Where:  Birmingham Conference Center
        31301 Evergreen Road
        Beverly Hills, MI 48025
        (Located on the west side of Evergreen Road, north of 13 Mile)

Why:    To give you a unique opportunity to learn about the latest
        industry trends and technologies impacting vehicle design and
        function.

How:    The EU curriculum will be broken up into two sessions:

        The morning sessions will cover the basics:
           --  Review of the automotive electronics industry over the 
               past year
           --  Discussion of current events and activities from a 
               supplier point of view
           --  Summary of legislative events impacting the automotive
               industry
           --  A look at the industry's modern manufacturing needs, 
               issues and challenges

        The advanced afternoon sessions:
           --  Advanced driver safety systems
           --  New developments and trends in automotive lighting

Working media are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions. For more information or to view a schedule of classes, please visit http://www.usa.siemensvdo.com/eu.