Visteon Joins Connected Car Discussions at Telematics Munich 2014

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Electronics supplier's technology officer and connected gateway expert will share insights into latest connected technology developments

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Nov 05, 2014, 12:15 ET

MUNICH, Germany, Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon's (NYSE: VC) technology experts will participate in Telematics Munich 2014 – Europe's largest event dedicated to telematics and the future of automotive mobility – on Nov. 10-11.

Visteon's group vice president, technology office, Christian Feltgen, will join representatives from leading vehicle manufacturers and suppliers on a C-level executive panel that will debate the developing factors and innovations shaping the connected car and in-car connectivity.

"The driving experience is continually being improved, simplified and invigorated," said Feltgen. "Connectivity is enabling a paradigm shift within the industry, delivering new technologies and services that will contribute to a connected future with an ecosystem altered beyond recognition."

Visteon's Martin Green, advanced technology planning, will close the first day of the conference as he presents with other connected gateway experts. The panel, entitled: "The Car That Knows You: Aware, Adaptable and Upgradeable," will discuss how to harness contextual data to create a connected car experience that makes driving safer, more efficient and enjoyable.

At this year's Telematics Munich event, the top 100 connected car experts will take to the stage, in front of an audience of 1,100 senior-level executives, to share their vision of the 2020 connected car, personalized connectivity and other current industry issues.

About Visteon
Visteon is a global automotive supplier delivering value for vehicle manufacturers and shareholders through two high-growth core businesses: automotive cockpit electronics and thermal management. Visteon owns 70 percent of Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp., the world's second largest provider of vehicle thermal management solutions. Visteon designs, engineers and manufactures innovative components and systems for virtually every vehicle manufacturer worldwide. With corporate offices in Van Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai, China; and Chelmsford, UK; Visteon has facilities in 31 countries and employs about 29,000 people, as of Sept. 30, 2014. Visteon had sales of $7.4 billion in 2013. Learn more at www.visteon.com.

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