AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
June 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
- Subscription to begin with 2015 model year vehicles and
select 2014 model year vehicles equipped with navigation
Chrysler Group LLC and SiriusXM announced today that customers
who purchase a properly equipped 2015 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram
Truck vehicle or select 2014 model year (vehicles purchased after
July 1) will receive a complimentary
five-year subscription to SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel
Link.
"Chrysler group is proud to be working with SiriusXM to deliver
connected services designed to help customers stay conveniently
connected to their surroundings while maintaining focus on the
road," said Al Amici, Head of
Uconnect Systems and Services Chrysler Group LLC. "SiriusXM Traffic
and SiriusXM Travel Link are beneficial services that provide
drivers with the daily information they need and use to stay
informed on the latest entertainment updates and traffic and
weather conditions."
The services enable traffic information, detailed fuel prices,
weather conditions, sports scores, and schedules and local movie
theater listings. Systems that will support the five-year
subscription to SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link include
Uconnect 8.4AN, Uconnect 8.4N, Uconnect 730N and Uconnect 430N.
"SiriusXM is dedicated to giving Chrysler Group customers the
best in-vehicle experience available, whether through our popular
audio entertainment or the delivery of helpful information,
including the ability to search for the best fuel prices from gas
stations across the country," said Robert
Anzaroot, Vice President and General Manager, Auto
Partnerships, SiriusXM. "We are proud Chrysler Group sees the value
of giving its customers a multi-year subscription to SiriusXM
Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link. These advance services,
along with our great radio programming, make an already terrific
driving experience even better."
Customers using SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link have
access to a suite of connected services, including:
- Traffic Speed: Color-coded roads on your navigation screen show
traffic speed in major metro areas.
- Accidents, Construction, and Road Closures: Receive traffic
alerts, including accidents, disabled vehicles, construction and
road closures.
- Alternate Route Guidance and Mapping: In-vehicle navigation
system and detailed traffic data enable drivers to choose alternate
routes and receive updated directions to avoid congested
roads.
- Fuel Prices: Get detailed information on fuel prices and the
ability to sort by lowest price, fuel type, distance or brand
name.
- National Weather Information: Receive coast-to-coast weather
data, including current conditions, five-day forecasts and weather
maps.
- Sport Scores: In-game and final scores, as well as weekly game
schedules for world-class professional sports and college
programs.
- Movie Listings: Detailed local movie theater listings,
including start times and ratings.Customers purchasing any new
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram or Fiat vehicle equipped with satellite
radio receive a one-year subscription to SiriusXM's premium
programming lineup, including every NFL game, Howard Stern, every NASCAR race, Oprah Radio and
MLB Network Radio. The subscription also includes access to
SiriusXM Internet Radio on smartphones and other connected devices
as well as online at siriusxm.com.
For more information on SiriusXM, please visit
www.siriusxm.com.
About Chrysler Group LLC Chrysler Group LLC, formed
in 2009 to establish a global strategic alliance with Fiat S.p.A.,
produces Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge SRT, Ram, FIAT and Mopar vehicles
and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide
distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the
alliance builds on Chrysler Group's culture of innovation, first
established by Walter P. Chrysler in
1925, and Fiat's complementary technology that dates back to its
founding in 1899.
Headquartered in Auburn Hills,
Mich., Chrysler Group's product lineup features some of the
world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300 and
Town & Country, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Dart, Ram 1500,
Dodge Viper SRT and Fiat 500. Fiat contributes world-class
technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-size
cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line
including environmentally friendly vehicles.
About SiriusXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI)
is the world's largest radio broadcaster measured by revenue and
has 25.8 million subscribers. SiriusXM creates and broadcasts
commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy;
news; exclusive talk and entertainment; and the most comprehensive
Latin music, sports and talk programming in radio. SiriusXM is
available in vehicles from every major car company in the U.S. and
from retailers nationwide as well as at shop.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM
programming is available through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App
for smartphones and other connected devices as well as online at
siriusxm.com. SiriusXM also provides premium traffic, weather, data
and information services for subscribers in cars, trucks, RVs,
boats and aircraft through SiriusXM Traffic™, SiriusXM Travel Link,
NavTraffic®, NavWeather™, SiriusXM Aviation, SiriusXM Marine™,
Sirius Marine Weather, XMWX
Aviation™, and XMWX Marine™. SiriusXM holds a minority
interest in SiriusXM Canada which has more than 2 million
subscribers.
On social media, join the SiriusXM community on Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
SOURCE Chrysler Group LLC