Siemens VDO Hosts Electronics University

  Who:  Working press only

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

  When:  Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006
         *  School begins with a continental breakfast at 8:15 a.m.
         *  Morning sessions run from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.
         *  Lunch served from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
         *  Afternoon sessions run from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 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 media 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 automotive electronics industry:
    *  Review of the automotive electronics industry over the past year
    *  Discussion of current events, activities and emerging markets from a
       supplier point of view
    *  Summary of legislative events impacting the automotive industry

  The advanced afternoon sessions will cover innovations and technology:
    *  Automotive interiors - the next consumer battleground
    *  Alternative fuels and propulsion systems, such as ethanol and hybrids

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

PRNewswire -- July 31