NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM and Audi
of America, Inc. today announced that Audi has selected Sirius XM
Connected Vehicle Services Inc., a unit of SiriusXM, to power
emergency services for the next generation of Audi connect. The new
emergency services will be available beginning with the model year
2017 Audi Q7, which goes on sale in January
2016.
The new multi-year agreement provides Audi drivers and their
passengers with peace of mind, and enhances the vehicle occupants'
connected experience. SiriusXM will provide Audi customers
with SOS Call, which features automatic crash notification and
manual emergency call. SiriusXM will also support Stolen Vehicle
Location services.
"SiriusXM offers Audi customers access to advanced safety and
security services as well as years of expertise providing a
national service to drivers," said Anupam
Malhotra, Senior Manager Connected Vehicles, Audi of
America. "We are excited to broaden the variety of services and
features provided by SiriusXM, ranging from satellite radio to
emergency services, and all delivered with a premium customer
experience."
"SiriusXM is thrilled to bring our connected vehicle services to
Audi customers. Audi is known for its high performance standards
and delivering high quality experiences to every customer," said
Rodney Pickett, Senior Vice
President, Automotive Partnerships, SiriusXM. "SiriusXM's
unparalleled variety of superior digital quality music and
entertainment along with our connected vehicle services complements
the already terrific experience of driving an Audi."
About Sirius XM Connected Vehicle Services Inc.
Sirius XM Connected Vehicles Services Inc. is a leading provider
of connected vehicles services to Acura, BMW, Honda, Hyundai,
Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Nissan, Subaru, and
Toyota. Sirius XM Connected Vehicle Services Inc. gives
customers access to a suite of safety, security, and convenience
services including automatic crash notification, enhanced roadside
assistance, remote door unlock, remote start, stolen vehicle
recovery assistance, turn-by-turn navigation, and more.
Source: SiriusXM
Contact for Sirius XM Connected Vehicle Services:
Sal Reséndez
646 313 2405
sal.resendez@siriusxm.com
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