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Visteon Promotes 'Pick-Up-And-Go' Portability With New Navigation System

15 August 2000

Visteon Promotes 'Pick-Up-And-Go' Portability With New Navigation System

    LIVONIA, Mich., Aug. 14 Visteon Corporation is
taking portability to a new level with the launch of its new Portable NavMate
(R) Navigation System.  Drivers will now have the option of taking the
innovative system and installing it as needed from one vehicle to the next.
In a matter of minutes, drivers are able to disconnect, reconnect and be on
their way to the next destination.

    Portable NavMate can operate in any vehicle and can be set up in just a
couple of minutes.  The system fits in a convenient carrying case that houses
everything needed for ease of transfer, including the controller; charger and
battery; GPS antenna and cord; 12-volt power cord; and the NavMate display
unit.

    The portable navigation system and its dash-mounted counterpart offer
turn-by-turn navigation assistance, a color-display screen, and features turn
icons, digital maps and voice directions.  Pre-programmed destinations and
addresses can be entered using on-screen menus -- including thousands of
important locations such as ATMs, gas stations, restaurants, and hotels.

    Additionally, vehicle location is continuously calculated through Global
Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology.  Portable NavMate also combines
gyroscope and a version of Visteon's map-matching technology to pinpoint a
vehicle's location within 25 meters at all times.

    The new Portable NavMate will be available in North America in October
2000 through authorized Visteon audio distributors and to the fleet market.
The fleet market can achieve significant benefits with this new product,
according to David Peace, vice president, Visteon Global Aftermarket
Operations.

    "In today's fleet market, being able to pick-up-and-go at a moment's
notice is essential.  That's what makes Portable NavMate ideal," Peace said.
"Transportability, ease of set up and pinpoint navigation information will
lighten the load on drivers."

    Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier that delivers
consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide and
through multiple channels within the global automotive aftermarket.  Visteon
has a global delivery system of more than 130 technical, manufacturing, sales,
and service facilities located in 23 countries.  It has 81,000 employees
working in three business segments: Dynamics and Energy Conversion; Comfort,
Communication and Safety; and Glass.