Free iPhone Application From SYLVANIA Helps Drivers Find Replacement Headlight Bulbs for Vehicles

HILLSBORO, N.H., Dec. 10, 2009 -- OSRAM SYLVANIA, the world leader in automotive lighting solutions, is making it easier for drivers to find the correct replacement headlights, signal bulbs and almost all other auto bulbs for their car, truck, van or SUV with a new iPhone application that virtually replicates the company's automotive lamp replacement guide. The multi-layer database application does not require cell phone reception as it is housed right to the phone.

Owners of the iPhone 3GS, 3G, iTouch and select earlier iPhones can download the free iPhone App from the iTunes App Store and search for the appropriate parts needed to replace auto light bulbs. With a few screen touches to select a vehicle's make, model and year of manufacture, iPhone users can access a detailed listing of replacement automotive bulbs for every make of car sold in the United States from 1991 to 2009 on the 3GS and 1999 to 2009 on the 3G and iTouch.

"When drivers need to replace an automotive bulb, they don't always have their owner's manual handy or have access to our online automotive lamp replacement guide," said Joe Verbanic, marketing manager for SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting. "This App is portable, accessible and offers a green alternative to printing more product guides."

The App is also a great tool for those working in the automotive industry. If you install or sell headlight bulbs for a living, this new tool easily provides the necessary product information at your fingertips. SYLVANIA is the first automotive lighting manufacturer to offer a replacement guide for their products with this application. To download the SYLVANIA App for the iPhone via your iTunes account, simply go to: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/headlight-1991-2009/id340917208 for the 3GS version, http://itunes.apple.com/app/headlight-1999-2009/id341833015 for the 3G and iTouch version, or search iTunes using keyword SYLVANIA for the 3G and iTouch. iTunes software is required to download the App. For more information about the SYLVANIA App for the iPhone, visit itunes.apple.com/us/app/headlight-1991-2009/id340917208?mt=8. For more information about automotive lighting from SYLVANIA, visit www.sylvania.com/auto.

About OSRAM SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting

OSRAM SYLVANIA, together with OSRAM GmbH, is the world leader in automotive lighting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket. The company's global automotive lighting division has its principal North American operations in Hillsboro, N.H., with nearly 500 employees. In addition to TS 16949, this facility has also achieved ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications. Automotive Lighting designs, develops, manufactures and markets state-of-the-art automotive light sources, including auxiliary, advanced halogen, LED and high-intensity discharge lighting for interior, exterior and forward lighting applications. More than 400 lamp types are produced for cars, trucks, and electronics in facilities throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Automotive applications for OEMs are marketed under the OSRAM brand while products for the aftermarket are sold under the SYLVANIA brand. For more information, visit www.sylvania.com/auto.

About OSRAM SYLVANIA

OSRAM SYLVANIA is a leader in lighting solutions and specialty products that feature innovative design and energy saving technology. The company sells products for homes, businesses and vehicles primarily under the SYLVANIA brand name, and also under the OSRAM brand. Headquartered in Danvers, MA, OSRAM SYLVANIA is the North American operation of OSRAM GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens AG. For more information, visit www.sylvania.com.