Thursday, April 05, 2007

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, February 14, 2007

Toyota And Lexus Get Sirius In Canada

February 14, 2007

SIRIUS Satellite Radio available June 2007

TORONTO, Feb. 14 /CNW/ - Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) and SIRIUS Canada, the country's leading satellite radio company, today announced a multi-year distribution agreement that will make SIRIUS Satellite Radio receivers available in select Toyota and Lexus vehicles, beginning June 2007.

Toyota Canada will offer dealer-installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio receivers with a subscription to SIRIUS Canada's premium 110 channel satellite radio service featuring the most commercial-free music and exclusive talk and entertainment programming in Canada. A number of Toyota and Lexus models are covered by the agreement and a complete listing of applicable models will be announced closer to launch.

"We are thrilled to announce this partnership with Toyota Canada," said Mark Redmond, President and CEO of SIRIUS Canada. "Toyota and Lexus vehicles are among Canada's most popular vehicle brands and we look forward to making SIRIUS Satellite Radio's premium 110 channel line up available to their customers. Now, Toyota and Lexus customers will be able to choose SIRIUS as their satellite radio provider of choice."

"TCI is committed to exceeding the expectations of our loyal customers, and that means offering Canadians a variety of choice for in-vehicle entertainment," said Tony Wearing, Managing Director of Toyota Canada Inc. "We are pleased to formalize our relationship with SIRIUS Canada and provide our customers with SIRIUS' premium 110 channel satellite radio service."

SIRIUS Canada's automotive partners include Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, MINI, Pana-Pacific, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo.

About Toyota Canada Inc.

Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota cars, trucks, sports utility vehicles and forklifts, as well as Lexus luxury vehicles, through a sales and service network of over 260 dealers across Canada. A consistent award winner for product quality and ownership satisfaction, Toyota has sold over three million vehicles in Canada. More information about Toyota is available at www.toyota.ca, or through the Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre at 1-888-TOYOTA8.

Labels: lexus, OEM, sirius, sirius canada, toyota