SHANGHAI, China, April 24, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Visteon manufacturing plants, Visteon Climate Control Beijing (VCCB) and Visteon Automotive System India Chennai Plant (VASI), recently received Hyundai Motor Company's coveted Quality Five Star Certification. The award recognizes Visteon's continuous efforts to deliver outstanding quality performance. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) VCCB and VASI were acknowledged by Beijing Hyundai Motor Company (BHMC) and Hyundai Motor India (HMI) respectively, as among the best suppliers for their quality, productivity, superior research and development capability, and innovative technology systems. VASI is one of only three companies in India to receive the certification this year. Both plants are run by Halla Climate Control (HCC), which is majority owned by Visteon. "We are very honored to receive this award," said Y.J. Shin, president and chief executive officer of Halla Climate Control. "This accomplishment is a result of our dedication to providing our customers with the highest quality products and outstanding service." Based on a rigorous evaluation of supplier quality, the certification is the highest honor in Hyundai's quality system and only awarded to a few of the company's suppliers. It focuses on best practices in the areas of new product development, continuous quality improvement, customer line and field quality, second-tier and third-tier supplier management, inspection and testing, and process control. "Visteon is proud to be recognized as a strategic partner of Hyundai. Our status as a leading auto parts supplier is reflected by this award," said Joy Greenway, vice president for Visteon's climate product group. "Delivering high quality products and services for our customers is an important part of our multi-year improvement plan to position Visteon for long-term success. " Established in August 2004, Visteon Climate Control Beijing (VCCB) is a joint venture between Visteon and Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corporation (BAIC). It provides climate control products including heater units, evaporator units, radiators, condensers and air conditioning systems to a wide range of customers both in China and abroad. Established in May 1998, Visteon Automotive System India Chennai Plant (VASI) has a fully integrated manufacturing facility for climate control products with extensive test capabilities. Its products also include interior and exterior systems, and electronics. VASI supplies to both local and international customers. Visteon Corporation is a leading global automotive supplier that designs, engineers and manufactures innovative climate, interior, electronic and lighting products for vehicle manufacturers, and also provides a range of products and services to aftermarket customers. With corporate offices in Van Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai, China; and Kerpen, Germany; the company has facilities in 26 countries and employs approximately 45,000 people. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Visteon Corporation CONTACT: Alison Wright, +86 (21) 5208 1100 ext 3047, ; or Lisa Feng +86 (21) 5208 1100 ext 3016, ; both of Visteon Corporation, or Elsie Hong, +86 (21) 6289-2929, , for Visteon Corporation Web site: http://www.visteon.com/

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