Hyundai first to make satellite radio a standard feature
 

March 24, 2005

In what may mark the coming-of-age for satellite radio, Hyundai announced it
will include XM Satellite Radio as standard equipment for all its models
starting next year.

While several manufacturers offer Sirius Satellite Radio or XM as an option,
Hyundai is the first to make satellite radio a standard feature. The company
expects 500,000 cars to be fitted with XM's service by 2007. Separately,
Sirius announced that Jaguar, Land Rover, and Mercedes Benz will join other
manufacturers that offer Sirius equipment as a factory-installed option...

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