Thursday, April 05, 2007

Audi Gets More Sirius

April 5, 2007

Press Release Source: SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Audi to Offer SIRIUS Satellite Radio as Standard Equipment on Key Models

Audi offering SIRIUS as standard equipment on S4, RS 4, A6, A8, R8 and select Audi Q7 models
NEW YORK and CYPRESS, Calif., April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI - News) today announced that Audi will offer SIRIUS as standard equipment in all S4, RS 4, A6, A8, and R8 models, and Audi Q7 3.6 Premium, 4.2, and 4.2 Premium models for the 2008 model year available at dealers later this year.

Source: SIRIUS Satellite Radio

"Audi is the leader in luxury and design in the premium segment," said Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President of Audi of America. "As such, Audi customers deserve the very best vehicle entertainment experience possible, and we believe that SIRIUS' unique programming greatly enhances Audi customer satisfaction and superior offering."

"Audi was an early and significant partner in the growth of SIRIUS, and we are very pleased that they have decided to make SIRIUS standard equipment for their customers," said Mel Karmazin, CEO of SIRIUS. "We think in audio entertainment that SIRIUS is unrivaled. Now, Audi drivers will be able to experience for themselves The Best Radio on Radio."

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4/05/2007 03:33:00 PM

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Mitsubishi Gets More Sirius

April 5, 2007

Mitsubishi to Offer SIRIUS Satellite Radio as Standard Equipment on New Eclipse Spyder and Factory Option on all Models in 2007

NEW YORK and CYPRESS, Calif., April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America and SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI - News) today announced that Mitsubishi will offer SIRIUS Satellite Radio as a standard feature on the new 2008 model year Eclipse Spyder which will be available for sale starting this April. Mitsubishi will also extend factory availability of SIRIUS to the full lineup of Mitsubishi vehicles in all 2008 models.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio will be standard equipment on the 2008 Eclipse Spyder, and packaged with the premium audio system on the 2008 Galant, Raider, Endeavor, Outlander, Lancer, Eclipse and Lancer Evolution. All SIRIUS- equipped Mitsubishi vehicles include six months of SIRIUS service.

"Mitsubishi is excited to have SIRIUS Satellite Radio on every new Eclipse Spyder and available to the full lineup," said Mike Krebs, Vice President of Product Strategy at Mitsubishi Motors North America. "SIRIUS programming is a perfect compliment to the thrilling design and performance of Mitsubishi vehicles."

"Mitsubishi's commitment to make SIRIUS available on all models and standard on the Spyder is proof that great vehicles and great programming go together," said Mel Karmazin, CEO of SIRIUS. "Now even more customers will easily experience The Best Radio on Radio."

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4/05/2007 12:52:00 PM

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Hyundai Well On Their Way To Standard XM

April 5, 2007

Hyundai Adds XM as Standard Feature on All-New Veracruz and Future Premium Sports Sedan

XM also now available on 2007 Azera, Elantra, Santa Fe and Sonata models

NEW YORK, April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XM (Nasdaq: XMSR - News), the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 7.6 million subscribers, today announced its continued expansion as a factory-installed, standard feature across the Hyundai vehicle lineup. New vehicles with standard XM include the all-new Veracruz midsize crossover on sale now and Hyundai's upcoming premium sports sedan. A concept of the future sports sedan was revealed today at the New York International Auto Show.

XM Radio is already a standard, factory-installed feature on all 2007 Azera, Elantra, Santa Fe and Sonata audio systems.

"Hyundai customers come to expect unique and innovative style and technology, along with performance, comfort and safety across our diverse product portfolio," said John Krafcik, vice-president of product development and strategic planning, Hyundai Motor America. "The addition of XM Satellite Radio to these models is yet another great feature to enhance the already excellent value offered by all of Hyundai's vehicles."

"Hyundai was the first automotive brand to announce plans to make XM Radio standard across the board," said Steve Cook, executive vice president, Automotive for XM. "The addition of XM's coast-to-coast programming is another feature to remind Hyundai buyers that they are enjoying one of the best new car values on the market today. By the end of 2007, all Hyundai factory audio systems will feature XM's 170-plus channels of commercial-free music, news, sports, talk, and entertainment."

Every Hyundai model equipped with factory-installed XM Radio comes with a three-month trial subscription.

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4/05/2007 12:48:00 PM

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Lexus LX570 To Offer Standard XM

April 5, 2007

XM Radio Debuts as a Standard Feature on Lexus LX 570

Lexus LX 570 Customers to Receive 90-day XM Trial Subscription

WASHINGTON, April 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XM (Nasdaq: XMSR - News), the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, today announced that XM Radio and XM NavTraffic capability will be standard factory-installed features on the all-new Lexus LX 570. The luxury utility vehicle featuring XM made its debut today at the 2007 New York International Auto Show.

"The nation's most extensive lineup of satellite radio programming and real-time traffic navigation are natural additions to a luxury vehicle that promises to reach new levels," said Steve Cook, executive vice president, Automotive, XM Satellite Radio. "LX 570 is the second Lexus vehicle rollout with XM NavTraffic capability as a standard feature, which demonstrates the increasing demand for our real-time data services."

XM Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic capability are also factory- installed, standard features on the Lexus LS 460 L luxury sedan. Factory- installed XM Radio and NavTraffic capability is also available in the 2007 LS 460 in its navigation packages. Later this year, Lexus will provide factory- installed XM as standard equipment on the upcoming LS 600h L luxury hybrid sedan.

XM's real-time information service XM NavTraffic, which delivers drivers alerts regarding accidents, road closings and traffic, is now available in 50 major U.S. markets.

LS and LX models equipped with factory-installed XM come standard with a 90-day trial subscription.

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Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Infiniti Ramps Up XM Installs

April 4, 2007

Press Release Source: XM Satellite Radio

Every 2008 Infiniti Model to Feature XM Radio as Standard, Factory-Installed Feature

XM is the Exclusive Satellite Radio Provider to Infiniti Vehicles

NEW YORK, April 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XM (Nasdaq: XMSR - News), the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 7.6 million subscribers, along with luxury auto maker Infiniti, today announced that XM Radio will become a standard factory-installed feature on all 2008 Infiniti models. Infiniti vehicles featuring XM Radio are on display this week during the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.

As the exclusive satellite radio service for Infiniti, XM will be a standard factory-installed feature on every 2008 Infiniti model, including the G, M, FX and QX.

"Becoming a standard, factory-installed feature for all 2008 Infiniti models is an important milestone for XM," said Steve Cook, executive vice president, Automotive, XM Satellite Radio. "Infiniti customers will find XM is a perfect complement to the Infiniti driver's experience."

Additionally, XM NavTraffic, XM's real-time traffic service, is available in the 2007 Infiniti G35 sport sedan and is a standard, factory-installed feature on the 2008 Infiniti QX full size SUV. Infiniti will expand XM NavTraffic availability in the 2008 model year. The 2008 G37 Coupe will make XM NavTraffic available as part of the vehicle's navigation service, and will feature standard XM Radio.

Now available in 50 major U.S. markets, XM NavTraffic delivers alerts regarding accidents, road closings and traffic. Where available, XM NavTraffic also provides information that allows users to view an overlay of color-coded traffic flow information, indicating the average speed of travel along the driver's planned route.

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