PLANO, Texas, April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor
North America and AT&T have teamed up to help make every
parent's dream come true on road trips. When connected to AT&T
in-car Wi-Fi, the WarnerMedia RIDE™ App allows Toyota and Lexus
owners to connect up to five compatible devices to browse, stream
and share content from the open road.
With access to the WarnerMedia RIDE App, passengers can view a
rotating selection of live and on-demand content, including
thousands of hours of hit TV shows and movies from top channels and
services such as Cartoon Network, CNN, HBO Max™ and TruTV, spanning
animation, news and sports programming and more.
Owners of select 2020 model year and newer Toyota and Lexus
vehicles are eligible for a complimentary Wi-Fi data plan trial for
up to 90-days. This all-new feature allows owners to activate their
trial within the Toyota and Lexus owners app.
"By working with AT&T to provide access to WarnerMedia RIDE,
we are reimagining the in-vehicle entertainment experience and
ensuring that passengers have access to their favorite content
wherever the road may take them," said Steve Basra, group vice
president, Toyota Motor North America, Connected Technologies.
"We're also excited to offer additional enhancements within our
customer app and to provide one resource for our customers to
access their in-vehicle features."
"Customers are hungry for access to new experiences with
integrated, everywhere connectivity. Our relationship with Toyota
is helping us deliver more for our customers – whether they're on a
long road trip or short commute," said Joe
Mosele, vice president, Mobility & Internet of Things,
AT&T Business. "Since the launch of WarnerMedia RIDE,
passengers are enjoying their favorite animated friends with Looney
Tunes, Tom & Jerry and The Jetsons as some of our most watched
content."
The WarnerMedia RIDE is available now in the App Store (iOS 11+) or Google Play
(Android 9+.) for all U.S. unlimited data plan subscribers.
WarnerMedia RIDE is included at no additional cost for existing and
new unlimited subscribers. The Toyota and Lexus Owner App download
is available for iPhone® or Android™ smartphones.
WarnerMedia RIDE is intended for passenger use only when
vehicle is in operation. Take the pledge to drive distraction
free at ItCanWait.com.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the
cultural fabric in North America
for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable,
next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands plus
our 1,800 dealerships.
Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs
more than 47,000 in North America.
The company has contributed world-class design, engineering, and
assembly of more than 40 million cars and trucks at our 14
manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in
Alabama that begins production in
2021.
Through its Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights
the way it partners with community, civic, academic and
governmental organizations to address our society's most pressing
mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move,
anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit
www.toyotanewsroom.com.
About AT&T Communications
We help family, friends and neighbors connect in meaningful ways
every day. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to mobile video
streaming, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. AT&T
Communications is part of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T). For more
information, please visit us at att.com.
Media Contact
Corey Proffitt
East Coast Communications Manager
Toyota Motor North America
917-817-7085
corey.proffitt@toyota.com
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