Audio

August 4, 2008 -- Montvale, NJ – Mercedes-Benz announced today that it will offer HD Radio technology on several of its MY 2009 vehicles. The free digital AM/FM radio service is part of Mercedes-Benz’s completely new generation of entertainment systems developed for its M-, R-, GL-, G-Class SUVs and E-Class vehicles.

“HD Radio technology serves to enhance our digital information and entertainment system today and has the potential to significantly expand the options available to consumers in the future,” said Rasheq Zarif, Assistant Product Manager - Technology Planning at Mercedes-Benz USA. “Mercedes-Benz is committed to providing our customers with the latest, next-generation in-vehicle entertainment technology.”

Innovative Technology from Blaupunkt

June 2008 -- Bosch subsidiary Blaupunkt is now providing Ford with different device versions for a specially designed car audio, navigation and infotainment program, including a powerful CD-SD navigation system. Its contemporary, functional design makes it a perfect addition to the vehicle cockpit. The new SD card navigation technology is based on easy, intuitive operation, high-speed route calculation and reliable turn-by-turn route guidance with visual and spoken turning recommendations.

Highlights:
· SD card technology: Rapidly calculated routes and reliable route guidance
· Functional design for easier operation
· Easy-to-read, high-resolution color display
· Dual tuner delivers excellent reception quality

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 6, 2008 – Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) and D&M Holdings Inc. (TSE 1:6735) announced today they have expanded their relationship to supply Boston Acoustics’ branded audio systems to the 2009 Dodge Challenger. The system will include Boston Acoustics’ speakers and Visteon’s Digital Signal Processing (DSP) amplifier.

2009 Dodge Challenger R/T

December 20, 2007 – Torrance, CA - The introduction of the 2008 Lexus LX 570 all-new luxury utility vehicle, afforded Lexus' exclusive entertainment system partner, Mark Levinson, the opportunity to implement a discrete 5.1 surround sound system equal in both luxury and performance to the vehicle in which it will be housed. The result was Mark Levinson Reference Surround, a 19-speaker, 450-watt audio system initially designed for and launched on the 2007 LS 460 and now available for the first time in the all-new 2008 LX 570.

2008 Lexus LX 570

What Constitutes "Reference Surround?"

STRUER, Denmark, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Bang & Olufsen, the Danish provider of high end audio and video products, and Aston Martin, the leader in producing exclusive high-performance automobiles, proudly unveil a creative and strategic partnership that will revolutionize the luxury automotive sector. Together, the brands present a union of two innovative companies with a proud tradition in technology and design. Both Bang & Olufsen and Aston Martin blend an unrelenting quest for technical excellence with an uncompromising commitment to quality and style, and have the courage to go far beyond the conventional.

Stuttgart -- Oct 25, 2007 -- As part of its new brand image, Mercedes-Benz is for the first time introducing an “acoustic trademark”: the new sound logo, which will be used in all ad broadcasts starting on November 1, 2007, is intended to enhance the further developed brand design. Combined with a new film fade-out, the distinctive sound serves to focus attention more sharply on the star as the Mercedes-Benz trademark.

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 15, 2007 – Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC), in collaboration with Boston Acoustics®, is bringing Dolby® Pro Logic® II surround sound to Chrysler LLC.

Visteon and Boston Acoustics will deliver the popular Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound to the 2008 models of the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger.

October 15, 2007, NUREMBERG, GERMANY -- With the new Delphi Grundig X family Delphi is introducing a further innovative Xclusive-design car audio system line in the wake of the successful S family. Comprising the X350 BT, X330 SD and X250 MP3 models, the new X family offers the right product for all tastes and budgets. As a central design element, the X, is the guiding theme running through all the units in the new Delphi Grundig car audio family.

Torrance, CA - The introduction of the LS 460 and LS 600h L afforded Mark Levinson, Lexus' exclusive entertainment-system partner, the rare opportunity to conceive, design and engineer an all-new discrete 5.1 surround sound system. The result was Mark Levinson® Reference Surround, a 19-speaker audio system equal in both luxury and performance to the vehicle in which it resides.

Building on the foundation of "next-generation" premium surround systems that have been firmly established in the marketplace by the latest generation Lexus GS, IS and ES luxury sedans, Mark Levinson designers and engineers identified the differentiating performance objectives necessary to legitimately earn the "reference surround" moniker: timbral accuracy, timbral matching and dynamics.

Multitalented accessory for mobile multimedia devices and user-friendly retrofit navigation

Sep 11, 2007 -- Stuttgart – One simple move is all it takes: with the new Mercedes-Benz Universal Media Interface it’s easy to hook up cutting-edge mobile entertainment and communication devices such as USB-based MP3 players, music mobiles or the iPhone® to the on-board audio system.

New Universal Media Interface From Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH