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To: Esway who wrote (116)	1/3/2000 11:14:00 AM
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LAS VEGAS, Jan 3, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Delphi Automotive Systems (NYSE: DPH) is introducing an array of Mobile MultiMedia (MMM) technologies and products to the consumer electronics industry at the annual Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas. Under the theme, "The Planet is Your Passenger," Delphi is demonstrating a host of its revolutionary Communiport(R) integrated communication and entertainment systems. These Systems make many things possible in the mobile environment. Delphi is demonstrating these products on a host of different makes, models and manufacturers' vehicles to present its systems integration capabilities. "Delphi Automotive Systems is the global source for mobile workstyle and lifestyle communications and multimedia technologies," said Dave Wohleen, president of Delphi Delco Electronics Systems. Workstyle/lifestyle technologies from Delphi include multimedia hardware, content and delivery including advanced audio and video equipment. In addition, the technologies include satellite-based Internet access as well as entertainment programming and vehicle technologies ranging from navigation to entertainment. "The Mobile MultiMedia market is expanding rapidly and Delphi Automotive Systems is in a leadership position," Wohleen said. "We are responding to this revolutionary trend with a complete offering of technologies and products that are being demonstrated this week at the Consumer Electronics Show." "Growing consumer demand for these products is being driven by the desire to have more convenience, connectivity and entertainment options while driving," Wohleen said. "These factors, coupled with the affordability of powerful microprocessors and advances in wireless communications, flat panel displays and voice processing, make these products very attractive." Mobile MultiMedia technologies being showcased by Delphi include: @ MP3 music playback capability, one of the fastest growing electronic entertainment mediums in history; @ Mobile Internet Browsing, with e-mail and text-downloading using the new Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) and Wireless Mark-up Language (WML); and @ Bluetooth universal connectivity, which allows hands-free, on-board operation of portable cell phones and other portable computing devices based on the new standardized Bluetooth wireless interface technology. Also being showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show are several new cost-effective near-term products, including: @ An affordable double-DIN Communiport(R) Radio Navigation System, which integrates complete full-function color map-based navigation with radio, CD-ROM and audio playback; and @ Delphi's new aftermarket rear-seat audio/video systems, with a 7-inch full-color screen, game station, Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player and power supply so any consumer electronics products -- CD, VCR, DVD, MP3 player -- can be used in the vehicle. The three implementations demonstrated included a seat top, floor mount and an integrated headliner system. Additionally, Delphi is displaying: @ Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS) technology. Delphi is the first automotive supplier to license the SDARS technology and to enter development agreements with both XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio. Delphi also recently completed the first-ever agreement to develop and manufacture original equipment radios capable of receiving AM, FM and XM Satellite Radio signals for new General Motors vehicles. The company signed an earlier agreement with Sirius Satellite Radio (formerly CD Radio, Inc.) to design and market an original equipment three-band audio system capable of processing Sirius digital processing signals. Both Sirius Satellite Radio and General Motors XM Satellite Radio receiver systems will be highlighted. Delphi Automotive Systems, headquartered in Troy, Mich., USA, is a world leader in automotive components and systems technology. Delphi's three business sectors -- Dynamics & Propulsion; Safety, Thermal & Electrical Architecture; and Electronics & Mobile Communications -- provide comprehensive product solutions to complex customer needs. Delphi has approximately 201,000 employees and operates 168 wholly owned manufacturing sites, 38 joint ventures, 51 customer centers and sales offices and 27 technical centers in 37 countries. Regional headquarters are located in Paris, Tokyo and Sao Paulo. Delphi can be found on the Internet at delphiauto.com SOURCE Delphi Automotive Systems (C) 2000 PR Newswire. All rights reserved. prnewswire.com -0- CONTACT: Milton Beach of Delphi Automotive Systems, 765-451-0655, or Milton.beach@delphiauto.com /Company News On-Call: prnewswire.com or fax, 800-758-5804, ext. 076666 WEB PAGE: delphiauto.com GEOGRAPHY: Nevada Indiana INDUSTRY CODE: AUT CPR SUBJECT CODE: TDS