<![CDATA[Jalopnik: Xm]]> http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/jalopnik.com.png <![CDATA[Jalopnik: Xm]]> http://jalopnik.com/tag/xm http://jalopnik.com/tag/xm <![CDATA[The Citroën XM Pallas Braves Earthquakes, Wild Horses, Raging Lava Torrents!]]> The best ads tell a story, and this one for the mid-90s Citroën XM Pallas certainly does that. In fact, it's more of an informercial than an regular car ad, with inspiring music right out of an Early Dot-Com Era shareholder's meeting. Best as we can tell, the Citroën driver here is bringing a box containing a critical mass of our favorite off-brand fissionable material, Uranium 233 (cast in a ring shape, of course, to avoid troublesome criticality events in the back seat) to the local warlord's headquarters in a Damnation Alley-esque post-disaster world. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5095381&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[FCC Approves Sirius, XM Satellite Radio Merger]]> After 17 months of negotiation, the Federal Communications Commission has approved the merger of XM and Sirius Satellite Radio. The two sat-rad providers have been tied up in merger talks since February 2007, and after a host of stipulations were laid out and some hefty fines paid, the final path to 900 channels of crap you won't listen to in your car is free and clear. Get ready all you satellite radio junkies, because in about three months, you'll be getting more throwaway channels than you can shake a stick at. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=399311&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[XM, Sirius Take Another Baby Step Toward Merger]]> Ha! You thought that Department of Justice approval was the finish line for the long, drawn out satellite radio merger? Well, it wasn't, but the end is getting closer as Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin is reportedly officially backing the merger. There were also some interesting concessions made by the companies to keep things moving along. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=396267&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[2009 Porsche 911 Adds XM, NavTraffic]]> One tidbit we missed during our first read of today's announcement of the 2009 Porsche 911: Not to be outdone by the likes of the Nissan Altima and Toyota Corolla, Porsche has decided to bite the bullet and include XM Radio and NavTraffic (with complimentary three-month subscription, no less). The 2009 911 will be the second vehicle from Porsche to include XM Radio; the Cayenne minivan SUV has been offering the satellite radio service for the past few years. Follow the jump for the full release. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=395295&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Pioneer AVIC-F Series Media, Navigation Systems Features Advanced Voice Recognition]]> Pioneer has announced a few new additions to its line of car navigation systems. The AVIC-F700BT, AVIC-F900BT and AVIC-F90BT come with features like iPod connectivity, Bluetooth, MSN Direct, HD Radio, XM, Sirius, CD, DVD, USB, SD and more. Although, the real specialness comes from their voice recognition abilities. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=382112&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[OnStar Adds MapQuest, One-Touch Addressing, Traffic and Ex-Avoidance]]> For all the goofy hype that surrounds it, OnStar is occasionally helpful to those who have it. The OnStar/GM Nav system should be getting better now that the Onstar-Mapquest service is ready to go. The three main features include the ability to feed an address to an OnStar advisor while driving, the ability to create maps on MapQuest.com and send them to your navigation system, and XM NavTraffic. We just made up the part about ex-avoidance. No amount of technology will keep you from bumping in to the only ex you abandoned in the woods at the worst possible moments. We have to give special props to the OnStar media people for using Gilley's of Urban Cowboy fame for the press photos. Is there going to be a mechanical bull point of interest feature? Press release below the jump. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=375129&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Sirius, XM Finalize Merger, Make Sweet Music]]> Remember that Sirius and XM merger that was announced well over a year ago? Well, it FINALLY was approved by the Department of Justice. Basically this means everything went through and all that is approval from the Federal Communications Commission that should be easier than the DOJ, presumably. This was the biggest hurdle of the entire ordeal and I am happy to see it finally take a giant step forward. The next step is to get the approval from the Federal Communications Commission, get the papers signed and begin the merge process that will put the goods from XM like MLB baseball with the goods from Sirius like NFL, Howard Stern and more. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=371535&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Microsoft Has A Vision For Automotive Electronics: Advertising]]> It's no secret that cars are becoming more connected to the virtual world (as drivers are becoming dangerously divorced from the real one), and the price of all that connection isn't going to be absorbed by automakers or the companies responsible for providing the technology. The current model for in-car services like OnStar and XM/Sirius is based on the cell phone business plan, which can offer the technology at little or no cost to most consumers while charging for the service. Microsoft, for its part, is considering advertising as a possible income source. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=365379&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Sirius Extends Partnership With Chrysler]]> Exactly one year after the initial announcement of the Sirius and XM merger, exactly nothing has happened, so it's no surprise that Sirius has decided to go ahead and extend its partnership with Chrysler. The deal will make Sirius the exclusive satellite radio provider in Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge model through 2017. By then I hope to have a satellite radio chip implanted in my brain. Or hell, maybe those wacky Chrysler concepts will be available by then. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=357758&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[2009 Hyundai Sonata First To Feature New XM GUI]]> You got all of the details about the 2009 Hyundai Sonata and its extra-large cupholders yesterday, but there is one more little detail that makes this tech-fiend particularly excited. The 2009 Sonata will feature XM's new and improved touchscreen graphic user interface. Forget about the car, that graphical interface is a beaut! More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=353922&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Sirius, XM Merger: Nearly a Year Later and Still Nothing]]> Seriously, has it been that long? All I want is for the two to finally kiss, make up, merge and make everyone happy, especially the million upon millions of users of satellite radio in the home or on the road. Last night, something went down that caused Matt Drudge, of the infamous Drudge Report, to sound the sirens and compose the following headline:
APPROVED OR DENIED? DRAMA BUILDS AROUND SIRIUS-XM MERGER... DEVELOPING...
There was no link or any further details, just that headline. I'm actively waiting for something to go down today, but like most of my Friday nights in high school, I think I will be left alone, with nothing to soothe me. Keep clicking to see how this merger has stacked up with some of the other mergers of the recent past. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=349800&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Satellite Radio Retail Numbers Are Down, Who's To Blame?]]> As a bit of disclosure, I'll admit that I'm a satellite radio fanatic. So it saddens me to hear that the numbers for December are significantly down. How significant? How about 37.5-percent significant, for, you know, the biggest shopping month of the year. Note that this number is specifically retail, so it only includes all of the aftermarket receivers purchased and suction-cupped to a windshield. So what's with the drop in satellite radio receiver sales? More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=348163&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Detroit Auto Show: XM Infotainment Infiniti QX56 System Does It All]]> The Detroit Auto Show may be chock full of cars and gears and engines, but there is still some love for the techno-fiends out there. XM's completely customized Infiniti QX56 "Infotainment Vehicle" includes a wide array of features including the standard touchscreen interface, a programming guide, XM Satellite Radio (obviously), XM NavTraffic, NavInfo, NavWeather, voice commands Parking Link and more. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=344978&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Manufacturers Give Thumbs Up to Sirius, XM Merger Everyone Forgot About]]> It's been 10 months, so what the hell is going on with that Sirius and XM satellite radio merger? Eh, it's a bunch of bureaucratic BS, but the Department of Justice should be giving approval by the end of the year with the final ballbuster, the FCC, hopefully giving the go ahead in February. Apparently investors people are even starting to get antsy. GM, Ford, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Kia all publicly gave support for the merger citing the price, competition and availability benefits. Chrysler even went as far as writing the FCC's chairman and assistant attorney general expressing no opposition to the merger. After the fold check out what your favorite manufacturer had to say about the merger, straight from the horse's mouth. More »
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]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=313631&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Frankfurt Auto Show: Citroen XM Exclusive Down on the Straße]]> This Citroen XM Exclusive caught our jet-lagged eye on our way down to the river, where we also caught a glimpse of das boot. The 5-door XM packed a 3.0L 24-Valve DOHC V-6 or 2.5 TD turbo set atop Citroen's signature nitrogen springing - also known as Hydractive suspension. The computer-controlled liquid suspension has a compliance six times greater than suspensions made of schteel, and is driver adjustable. Had things gone better for this descendant of the mighty Citroen DS, a great deal more mechanics would be troubleshooting hydraulics instead of replacing the occasional strut. We're still looking for a good frankfurter. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=298018&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Ferrari 612 Scaglietti to Get Standard XM]]> What good is being a corporate lobbyist and having a fat, luxe Ferrari if you can't hear the "Ron & Fez" show on the way to the day spa? No damn good, we say. But take heed. Ferrari will include XM Radio and XM NavTraffic as standard equipment in the 612 Scaglietti flagship grand tourer, along with three years of service. I guess just listening to the engine won't cut it anymore. Maybe if XM had a channel that only played Ferrari V12s... Hmm. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=286783&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Buy A Used GM Car, Get XM Radio Free...For Three Months]]> According to a joint release from the General and XM, we're told GM's offering a "satellite radio trial program" for their certified used vehicles program. What it means is any GM used vehicle sold as "certified" and equipped with an XM Radio will get three months of XM service for free and they'll waive any and all activation fees. It probably will be added in as the 118th point right after "117.) Spritz faux new-car scent" in their "rigorous 117-point inspection and reconditioning process." Full press release after the jump. – Ray Wert More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=262939&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Breaking! XM, Sirius Announce Merger!]]>
Although rumors have been running rampant since this morning, it's now official — they'll be combining in a $13 billion "merger of equals." Where have I heard that before? Oh wait, yeah — isn't DaimlerChrysler trying to sell off one of those "equals" as we speak? Anyway, here's the press release — hot off of wherever it is press releases come from these days: More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=237930&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[XM Working on Parking Information System]]> Car drivers in urban areas, those long-suffering souls (like us) who live and die by available parking spaces, may get a sweet new service from XM Satellite Radio. We've invented this in our heads a million times: sensors embedded in parking spaces transmit data to a car's navigation system, indicating the percentage of a lot that's full, the closest lot with available parking and other information. The service will likely be offered in designated lots to start. The killer app, of course, would require municipalities to implant sensors in all of their public spaces, thereby obsoleting the "concentric circles outward from the center" technique New Yorkers use to find a coveted space on the street. How awesome would that be? More »
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