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Satellite Radio to Continue as Hyundai Standard Feature
Hyundai and Sirius XM just announced an extended relationship meaning the automaker will continue to offer satellite radio as a standard feature in its cars.
2012 Kia Rio Sedan Priced at $200 Less than Hatchback
Kia has released pricing details for its 2012 Rio sedan, starting at $13,400 or $200 less than the 5-door version. That price is before the $750 destination and handling fee. The cheapest version comes with a 6-speed manual transmission, but if you aren’t willing or can’t drive stick the price jumps to $15,250 with a…
Sirius XM Satellite Radio 2.0 Expected By The End Of The Year
At a conference call to announce Sirius XM’s second quarter financial results, Jim Meyer announced that Sirius XM 2.0 will begin rolling out in phases by the end of this year alongside the release of two next-generation radios. Sirius XM 2.0 will feature more channels, more functions and will integrate WiFi, Bluetooth and the Internet…
Hyundai Offers Free Satellite Radio On Certified Used Cars
20 years ago, buying a Hyundai (and a used one at that) was seen as a sign of failure, as Glengarry Glen Ross alluded to. Now, mercifully, not so much. And to reiterate this bit of pop-culture-driven consumer advice, Hyundai is offering three months of free XM satellite radio on all Hyundais within their Certified…
GM MyLink System Announced to Rival Ford’s Sync
GM’s MyLink, available starting with the 2012 Chevrolet Volt and Equinox, will offer smartphone charging, Pandora radio streaming, GraceNote music identification, Bluetooth, XM satellite radio, voice activation, OnStar, and USB inputs, in case listening to drive-time radio is too crushing for commuters. The MyLink comes hot on the heels of Ford’s SYNC as an inevitable…
Sony Launches New Line Of Affordable Car Stereos
Everyone loves some tunes while they are driving, and now Sony’s new release of affordable car stereos ensures you always get the best audio experience while stuck in traffic. Available for purchase in the next few weeks, the new CDX-GT650UI, CDX-GT550UI, CDX-GT350MP, and CDX-GT250MP will range in price from $80 to $160. At the top…
When it Comes to Infotainment, Japan Comes in #1
Are you in the market for a new entertainment or infotainment system for your car? A recent study by J.D. Power and Associates shows that Japanese suppliers of information and entertainment systems score highest in quality. It seems as though everyone has a satellite radio or navigation devices installed in their vehicle. And there are…
