NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM Connected
Vehicle Services Inc., a subsidiary of SiriusXM, will provide the
next generation of connected vehicle services for Acura and Honda
vehicles. A new, five-year agreement extends the relationship
between SiriusXM and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. to help deliver
a new and expanded array of safety, security and convenience
services.
SiriusXM has been delivering connected vehicle services to Honda
and Acura customers since 2013 through HondaLink and AcuraLink.
HondaLink and AcuraLink provide convenient access to maps, weather,
restaurants and points of interest, in addition to remote and
assist services. Users can also schedule service appointments,
repairs and more.
American Honda will start to expand on these core services,
adding new and improved features starting with the launch of 2017
Acura vehicles. The updated standard package includes four years of
Automatic Crash Notification and SOS emergency assist on select
Acura vehicles, an extension of the company's commitment to
enhancing the security of their customers.
"This new agreement is a testament to our commitment to deliver
reliable in-vehicle services, and we are proud that American Honda
has chosen SiriusXM to provide its next generation of connected
vehicle services to its drivers," said Steve Cook, Executive Vice President, Sales and
Automotive, SiriusXM. "Delivering a comprehensive suite of safety,
security, and convenience services to support American Honda's
customers, along with our critically-acclaimed satellite radio
service, deepens our valuable relationship with American
Honda."
"American Honda is committed to providing today's consumers with
cutting-edge features that enable a safe, more intuitive and better
connected experience," said John
Mendel, Executive Vice President, American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc.
For more information on SiriusXM, please visit
siriusxm.com.
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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