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Delphi Automotive Systems Closes Plant in Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE LOGO Delphi Automotive Systems Wordmark. (PRNewsFoto)[AG] TROY, MI USA 10/19/2000    

8 January 2001

Delphi Automotive Systems Closes Plant in Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE LOGO Delphi Automotive Systems Wordmark. (PRNewsFoto)[AG] TROY, MI USA 10/19/2000    

    BETIM, Brazil, Jan. 8 Delphi Automotive Systems
announced today the immediate closing of its Packard Electric
Division's facility in Betim, Minas Gerais.  The plant, which manufactured
cockpits and wiring harnesses for Fiat do Brasil S.A., ceased operations this
morning.  Approximately 450 employees will be released.
    (Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001019/DELPHIAS )
    According to Scott Graham, director South American Operations, Delphi
Packard Electric Systems, "Our decision to close the plant was based on the
need to optimize our wiring harness business through the consolidation of our
Betim and Itabirito facilities.  The consolidation will result in reduced
costs and greater efficiencies for the division."
    "This plant closing does not affect Delphi Packard Electric's long-term
plans, customer support and investments in South America," said Graham.
"Delphi continues to adjust its business to current market demands, which
require companies to be flexible in managing costs and production."

    About Delphi
    Delphi Automotive Systems, headquartered in Troy, Mich., USA, is a world
leader in transportation and mobile electronics components and systems
technology.  Delphi's three business sectors -- Dynamics & Propulsion; Safety,
Thermal & Electrical Architecture; and Electronics & Mobile Communication --
provide comprehensive product solutions to complex customer needs.  Delphi has
approximately 216,000 employees, and operates 184 wholly owned manufacturing
sites, 44 joint ventures, 53 customer centers and sales offices and 31
technical centers in 40 countries.  Regional headquarters are located in
Paris, Tokyo and Sao Paulo, Brazil.  Delphi can be found on the Internet at
http://www.delphiauto.com .