NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius XM
Connected Vehicle Services Inc., a subsidiary of SiriusXM, has
teamed up with AT&T, a leader in the connected car industry, to
provide 4G LTE connectivity to support SiriusXM Guardian,
SiriusXM's package of in-vehicle safety, security, and convenience
services in select 2017 model year FCA US LLC vehicles.
"The importance of delivering a high level of safety and
convenience features to auto owners in their vehicles in an
easy-to-use fashion cannot be overstated now and in the future,"
said Larry Pesce, SiriusXM's GM and
GVP of Connected Vehicle. "We're very excited to raise the
curtain on our SiriusXM Guardian brand and work with AT&T to
deliver connected vehicle services that create a dynamic in-car
experience that FCA US drivers and
their passengers want."
"We're proud to work with SiriusXM to bring the benefits of LTE
connectivity to FCA US vehicles,"
said Chris Penrose, President,
Internet of Things Solutions, AT&T. "This collaboration will
deliver the connectivity that more and more consumers want in their
next car purchase."
Designed to improve the in-car experience for drivers and their
passengers, SiriusXM Guardian delivers a suite of features that
includes the following services:
- SOS (contact a SiriusXM response specialist and send
location info with the touch of a button)
- Roadside Assist Call
- Remote Vehicle Start
- Remote Door Lock/Unlock
- Remote Horn & Lights
- Theft Alarm Notification
- Stolen Vehicle Assistance
- Vehicle Finder (via mobile phone)
- Send & Go (send point-of-interest info from your
mobile phone right to your vehicle's navigation system)
SiriusXM Guardian services are available now in 2017 model year
Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles when
equipped with the 8.4-inch Uconnect system. Customers
purchasing these vehicles will receive a one-year subscription to
SiriusXM Guardian as part of the purchase or lease price.
About Sirius XM Connected Vehicle Services Inc.
Sirius XM Connected Vehicles Services Inc. is a leading provider
of connected vehicles services to Acura, Fiat Chrysler, 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.
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