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Motorola Joins Virtual Prototypes' Automotive Technical Advisory Board

26 June 2000

Motorola Advances Its mobileGT Technology into European Auto Standards

  
    MONTREUX, Switzerland - Recognizing European automotive technology 
leadership, Motorola has revealed at its first "Heart of Smart" DigitalDNA 
Press Event in Montreux, Switzerland, that it will be joining Virtual Prototypes 
Inc.'s Automotive Technical Advisory Board.  The AUTOTAB is comprised of select 
Virtual Prototypes' automotive customers and recognized industry leaders, who, 
in exchange for membership, are given key roles in influencing the development 
and direction of Virtual Prototypes' products.

    The current AUTOTAB consists of three seats held by DaimlerChrysler,
Magneti Marelli and Virtual Prototypes Inc.  This forum is intended to bridge
the gap between design needs and engineering solutions geared toward the
future development of automotive electronic systems in Europe and other
geographical locations.  The AUTOTAB plans on developing and facilitating a
consistent direction for the future of human machine interface technologies
within driver information systems that may be adopted by corporate non-members
as well as members.

    "I believe that clear standards for Intelligent Transportation Systems
from Virtual Prototypes' AUTOTAB will have the effect of accelerating
implementation of this new technology for the consumer, while reducing costs
with the economies of scale," noted Scott Anderson, Corporate Vice President
and General Manager of Motorola's Transportation Systems Group in Austin
Texas.  "Utilizing Motorola's DigitalDNA(TM) technology, such as the
mobileGT(TM) architecture, Motorola will be able to supply components, content
and services, platforms and architectures to implement these systems."

    Virtual Prototypes is recognized by many of its automotive customers as
having a leading role within this market domain.  Motorola's Driver
Information System mobileGT(TM) technology utilizes VPI development tools to
define intelligent transportation systems (ITS).

    "We recognize and appreciate the opportunity to work in conjunction with
leaders from within the global automotive industry to set future directions of
in-vehicle display development tools," added Philippe Collard, President and
Chief Executive Officer of Virtual Prototypes.  "Working with the world's
premier provider of embedded processors alongside leading automotive
manufacturers will not only provide for the further development of
automotive-focused technology, but will allow for certain advantageous
amenities.  Within a very few years, we envision a full-featured driver
information system -- costing no more than an adequately upgraded audio system
does today -- as standard in most high-end vehicles."

    About Virtual Prototypes Inc.

    Founded in 1985, Virtual Prototypes is a leading supplier of software
tools for the development of real-time, interactive graphical applications.
Headquartered in Montreal, Virtual Prototypes has offices and distributors
throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia.  Virtual Prototypes'
customers include 350 leaders in the aerospace, automotive and other
high-technology industries in more than 25 countries.  

    About Motorola

    As the world's #1 producer of embedded processors, Motorola's
Semiconductor Products Sector offers multiple DigitalDNA(TM) technologies that
enable its customers to create "smart" products and new business opportunities
in the networking and computing, wireless communications, transportation, and
imaging and entertainment markets.  Motorola's worldwide semiconductor sales
were $7.4 billion (USD) in 1999.

    Motorola, Inc. is a global leader in providing integrated
communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions.  Sales in 1999
were $33.1 billion.