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Delphi Demonstrates Tomorrow's Technology at Consumer Electronics Show

3 January 2000

Delphi Automotive Systems Demonstrates Tomorrow's Technology Today at Consumer Electronics Show
    LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3 -- Delphi Automotive Systems is
introducing an array of Mobile MultiMedia (MMM) technologies and products to
the consumer electronics industry at the annual Consumer Electronics Show this
week in Las Vegas.
    Under the theme, "The Planet is Your Passenger," Delphi is demonstrating a
host of its revolutionary Communiport(R) integrated communication and
entertainment systems.  These Systems make many things possible in the mobile
environment.  Delphi is demonstrating these products on a host of different
makes, models and manufacturers' vehicles to present its systems integration
capabilities.
    "Delphi Automotive Systems is the global source for mobile workstyle and
lifestyle communications and multimedia technologies," said Dave Wohleen,
president of Delphi Delco Electronics Systems.
    Workstyle/lifestyle technologies from Delphi include multimedia hardware,
content and delivery including advanced audio and video equipment.  In
addition, the technologies include satellite-based Internet access as well as
entertainment programming and vehicle technologies ranging from navigation to
entertainment.
    "The Mobile MultiMedia market is expanding rapidly and Delphi Automotive
Systems is in a leadership position," Wohleen said.  "We are responding to
this revolutionary trend with a complete offering of technologies and products
that are being demonstrated this week at the Consumer Electronics Show."
    "Growing consumer demand for these products is being driven by the desire
to have more convenience, connectivity and entertainment options while
driving," Wohleen said.  "These factors, coupled with the affordability of
powerful microprocessors and advances in wireless communications, flat panel
displays and voice processing, make these products very attractive."
    Mobile MultiMedia technologies being showcased by Delphi include:

    *  MP3 music playback capability, one of the fastest growing electronic
       entertainment mediums in history;
    *  Mobile Internet Browsing, with e-mail and text-downloading using the
       new Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) and Wireless Mark-up Language
       (WML); and
    *  Bluetooth universal connectivity, which allows hands-free, on-board
       operation of portable cell phones and other portable computing devices
       based on the new standardized Bluetooth wireless interface technology.

    Also being showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show are several new
cost-effective near-term products, including:

    *  An affordable double-DIN Communiport(R) Radio Navigation System, which
       integrates complete full-function color map-based navigation with
       radio, CD-ROM and audio playback; and
    *  Delphi's new aftermarket rear-seat audio/video systems, with a 7-inch
       full-color screen, game station, Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player
       and power supply so any consumer electronics products -- CD, VCR, DVD,
       MP3 player -- can be used in the vehicle.  The three implementations
       demonstrated included a seat top, floor mount and an integrated
       headliner system.

    Additionally, Delphi is displaying:

    *  Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS) technology.  Delphi is
       the first automotive supplier to license the SDARS technology and to
       enter development agreements with both XM Satellite Radio and Sirius
       Satellite Radio.  Delphi also recently completed the first-ever
       agreement to develop and manufacture original equipment radios capable
       of receiving AM, FM and XM Satellite Radio signals for new General
       Motors vehicles.  The company signed an earlier agreement with Sirius
       Satellite Radio (formerly CD Radio, Inc.) to design and market an
       original equipment three-band audio system capable of processing Sirius
       digital processing signals.  Both Sirius Satellite Radio and General
       Motors XM Satellite Radio receiver systems will be highlighted.

    Delphi Automotive Systems, headquartered in Troy, Mich., USA, is a world
leader in automotive components and systems technology.  Delphi's three
business sectors -- Dynamics & Propulsion; Safety, Thermal & Electrical
Architecture; and Electronics & Mobile Communications -- provide comprehensive
product solutions to complex customer needs.  Delphi has approximately 201,000
employees and operates 168 wholly owned manufacturing sites, 38 joint
ventures, 51 customer centers and sales offices and 27 technical centers in 37
countries.  Regional headquarters are located in Paris, Tokyo and Sao Paulo.
Delphi can be found on the Internet at http://www.delphiauto.com