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Visteon debuts infotainment Technology in 2020 VW Nivus Crossover
Platform helps supplier move its business forward during challenging business environmentNew infotainment system part of important secular digital cockpit
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[{"type":"text","content":"Platform helps supplier move its business forward during challenging business environmentNew infotainment system part of important secular digital cockpit trend in post COVID-19 world SÃO PAULO, Brazil, May 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visteon Corporation (NASDAQ: VC), the only global Tier 1 automotive supplier solely focused on the digital cockpit market, has contributed its technical expertise and manufacturing capabilities to provide the infotainment platform for Volkswagen Group’s (VW) new Nivus model for the Brazil market. With its new coupe-style SUV, the automaker debuts VW Play – a pioneering infotainment system for enhanced in-car connectivity, streaming and other services – supported by Visteon.\n Developed jointly by VW and Visteon in Brazil, VW Play was created with usability in mind. Delivering a premium user experience, the intuitive interface incorporates customizable control screens, offering a diverse range of connectivity elements, key vehicle information and application notifications. \"Visteon's infotainment solution in the new VW Nivus represents the first instance of our integrated platform approach, delivering enhanced products to our global customer base,” said Visteon President and CEO Sachin Lawande. “This approach allows Visteon to achieve scale while controlling cost, quality and innovation. With this framework in place, Visteon is extremely optimistic of extended business growth with VW and will help our brands move forward despite the current challenging period for the global auto industry.” Offering a 10.1-inch in-plane switching display with 1540x720 screen resolution, the touch-panel optically-bonded product is fitted with a split screen feature that facilitates user personalization and possesses rear view camera capabilities. The solution provides high-resolution video that looks good from any angle – making Visteon’s in-vehicle infotainment system convenient and accessible to all vehicle occupants. Initially launching in Brazil, VW Play will subsequently feature in a range of models across global markets. Connected infotainment technology is among the secular trends in the digital cockpit market that will continue to evolve and provide OEMs value as the industry emerges from near-term challenges caused by the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, according to Lawande. “Traditional OEM systems are very...