First Lexus With Factory-Installed XM Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic Now Available at Dealerships
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XM Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:XMSR), the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 7 million subscribers, today announced that the first of the all-new Lexus LS series with standard, factory-installed XM Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic are now available at dealerships.
The Lexus LS 460 L, long wheel base model, is arriving at dealerships factory-equipped with XM Satellite Radio's 170 channels of coast-to-coast entertainment and XM NavTraffic's real-time traffic information system as standard features. Factory-installed XM Radio is also available in the 2007 LS 460, which includes the service in its navigation packages.
"XM Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic are the natural complement to a car that already sets a new benchmark for technological innovation," said Steve Cook, executive vice president, Automotive, XM Satellite Radio. "That's why XM is pleased to offer Lexus LS buyers the added advantage of the nation's most extensive lineup of satellite radio programming and the broadest network of real-time traffic information."
XM NavTraffic is the first real-time traffic information system for the vehicle. Currently available in 44 major U.S. markets, NavTraffic delivers alerts regarding traffic delays, detours and road closings through the in-car navigation system, saving drivers time and fuel by helping them anticipate traffic delays.
Every Lexus LS equipped with XM NavTraffic and XM Satellite Radio also comes standard with a three-month complimentary subscription to both services.
About XM Satellite Radio
XM (NASDAQ:XMSR) is America's number one satellite radio company with more than seven million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City, the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Toronto and Montreal, XM's 2006 lineup includes more than 170 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: the most commercial-free music, premier sports, news, talk radio, comedy, children's and entertainment programming; and the most advanced traffic and weather information.
XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services for the automobile market through partnerships with manufacturers like Toyota is available in more than 140 different vehicle models for 2006. XM's industry- leading products are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. For more information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit http://www.xmradio.com/.
Source: XM Satellite Radio
CONTACT: Chance Patterson, +1-202-380-4318, chance.patterson@xmradio.com, or Marie Farrar, +1-202-380-4151, marie.farrar@xmradio.com, both of XM Satellite Radio
Web site: http://www.xmradio.com/
