PARIS — Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) announced today they will supply a state-of-the-art entertainment system for the new Volvo S80 Executive.
The Visteon entertainment system includes a new first-to-market feature, making its public debut today at Equip Auto 2001 in Paris, France: the miniature DVD Player that integrates fully into existing Visteon Rear Seat Entertainment equipment. This product is the first of its kind to be integrated into any production vehicle system, which meets required automotive specifications. This system will be available to consumers through authorized Volvo dealerships selling the 2002 Volvo S80 Executive worldwide.
"As consumer interest for in-vehicle entertainment continues to increase," said Erik Lundtoft, General Manager for Visteon's European Aftermarket operations, "Visteon recognizes the need for the migration of consumer electronics from the home environment into the automotive industry. Visteon is pioneering the evolution of bringing home entertainment to the vehicle."
"This is an exciting milestone for Visteon," said Huw Davies, Visteon's Premier Automotive Group Customer Business Unit Director in Europe. "Visteon is looking ahead to deliver state-of-the-art products and systems integration solutions to a wide range of product applications around the world. We look forward to providing Volvo Car Corporation with leading-edge technology on this application, as well as other exciting future products."