Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
2007 Nissan Altima Is First Nissan Model with Award-Winning XM NavTraffic Service
XM Satellite Radio's Around-The-Clock, Real-Time Traffic Information Service Offered in All-New Altima
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 / - XM Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:XMSR), the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 7 million subscribers, today announced that the all-new 2007 Altima sedan, available now at dealerships, is the first Nissan production vehicle to offer XM NavTraffic.
Available in 44 major U.S. markets, XM NavTraffic delivers real-time traffic information by satellite to the vehicle's GPS navigation systems. The service alerts drivers to traffic problems on their personal routes so they can avoid congestion and save time and fuel. Every 2007 Nissan Altima equipped with XM NavTraffic also comes standard with a three-month complimentary subscription to the service.
"XM NavTraffic gives the navigation-equipped Nissan Altima an edge -- drivers receive the information they need avoid traffic jams and get to spend more time appreciating the power and performance that comes standard with every 2007 Altima," said Steve Cook, executive vice president, Automotive, XM Satellite Radio.
In addition to XM NavTraffic, features available on the all-new 2007 Altima include XM Satellite Radio and the best of mobility, convenience, connectivity and entertainment technologies.
XM is the exclusive data services provider to Nissan vehicles. XM will be the exclusive satellite radio service for Nissan beginning with the 2008 model year.
About XM Satellite Radio
XM (NASDAQ:XMSR) is America's number one satellite radio company with more than 7 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City, Chicago, 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: 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 is available in 140 different vehicle models for 2007 through partnerships with auto manufacturers, including Nissan. 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/.
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