LaneVue(TM), an Award-Winning innovation

FRANKFURT, Germany, September 13 -- The several awards received by the LaneVue(TM) Lane Departure Warning System this year testify to its significance. These prestigious prizes include the Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contributions to Excellence, or PACE Award 2005 in the Product Innovations category, the Automechanika Innovation Award 2004 in the systems modules category and a Nissan Global Innovation Award 2005. These awards demonstrate the important contribution to improving driver comfort and road safety made by LaneVue(TM).

"It is an honor to have Valeo's Lane Departure Warning System recognized as one of the most innovative products of the year", said Thierry Morin, Valeo Chairman and CEO. "Valeo's lane departure technology is a key system for protecting drivers and passengers from the many hazards on today's roads. The latest figures show that over 40% of accidents in the United States occur during lane changes."

The LaneVue(TM) system developed with Iteris technology consists of a miniature video sensor that uses complex proprietary software algorithms to continuously monitor the lane markings in front of the vehicle. During unintentional lane departures - detected when the driver fails to signal - the driver is warned to take immediate corrective action.

This system is the result of efforts of engineers from Valeo's Driving Assistance Domain, which develops advanced technologies using cameras and radar, infrared, and ultrasound sensors, as well as lighting and wiping sensors, to provide 360 degree monitoring of the vehicle's environment.

The US launch earlier this year of the Lane Departure Warning System on two Infiniti models represents a world first.