Visteon forms joint venture with Russian company to provide vehicle electronics

Visteon forms JV with Russian company

VLADIMIR, Russia — Auto parts supplier Visteon Corp. said Thursday that it has formed a joint venture with a Russian company, Avtopribor, to provide vehicle cockpit electronics to the Russian auto market.

The venture, called OOO Visteon Avtopribor Electronics, will make products such as audio equipment, infotainment devices and driver information and control electronics.

It will be based in Vladimir, located to the east of Moscow. Visteon said it will supply Russian automakers such as AvtoVAZ, Russian’s largest car manufacturer, as well as Ford Motor Co.