The headline today was that GM’s August sales were up 5%, but that is not the information that XM investors should be excited about. The more relevant information is specifically which vehicles led to the 5% jump in sales. It was GM’s truck and light truck segment that… → Read More
Zing Purchased By Dell
Today it was announced that Dell Computers will buy Zing in a deal in which details were not disclosed. Zing is well known in SDARS circles because it is the platform used by the Sirius Stiletto. One of the many features Zing is the social networking aspect of… → Read More
Baskin Robbins and Rise & Dine Get Sirius
AMTC has been busy signing up new accounts to SiriusBusiness, a service that allows business across North America to get the Best Radio On Radio. AMTC is a partner of Sirius, and markets SiriusBusiness. A couple of weeks back we highlighted several new businesses that have gotten Sirius…. → Read More
Aston Martin and Lifetime Sirius Sounds Sweet
Sirius Satellite Radio announced today that OEM partner Aston Martin will be making a Sirius factory installation with a lifetime subscription available on the upcoming Vantage and DB9 models. These cars are expected to hit U.S. soil beginning in August of this year. In addition, the automaker announced… → Read More
Chrysler Group Gets More Sirius
Chrysler Group announced today that they will be installing Sirius Satellite radio in more than 70% of their 2008 model year cars. The move increases Sirius installations substantially. Currently the auto manufacturer installs Sirius in 40% of their production. Included in the figures are Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge. Some… → Read More
AMTC Busy Signing Up More Businesses To SiriusBusiness
AMTC has been a bit busy in recent months signing up additional businesses to SiriusBusiness, the commercial service of Sirius for businesses that is competing with the likes of Muzak. Recent additions Include: Taco Del Mar Sirius will spice up the atmosphere in the restaurant chain which boasts… → Read More
Volkswagen Gets Sirius
It was announced today that Volkswagen will offer Sirius Radio as standard equipment in all 2008 Touareg2, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, GTI, and GLI models. In addition, Sirius will also be offered as optional equipment in all Jetta, Passat and EOS models. Volkswagen additionally offers three months of complimentary… → Read More
Mini Offers Consumers Ultimate Choice
As many already know, BMW is a Sirius OEM partner that has also been leading the way in bringing HD radio and I-Pod integration as optional or standard equipment in their cars. Recently it was announced that BMW controlled Mini will now be launching a program as well…. → Read More
Mercury’s Sirius Promotion Leads To Serious Sales
Mercury has once again begun packaging Sirius Satellite Radio with three years service in select vehicles. Last year, a similar promotion saw a spike in Mercury sales, especially when compared to the “sister” Ford models. On an overall basis, the Ford badge saw a decline in sales of… → Read More
May 2007 U.S. Auto Sales and SDARS Relationships
The monthly auto sale reports are in once again. Each month we make an effort to report on each auto manufactures sales and who their corresponding SDARS partner is. Please bear in mind that these are not actual satellite radio sales, they are instead the sales of automobiles… → Read More
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