Subaru has announced a new partnership with Sirius XM Connected Vehicles that will enhance the company’s Starlink connectivity system. The tie-up will bring AT&T 4G LTE connectivity to future Subaru vehicles.
Building on Starlink’s current suite of technology — which includes access Web-based radio stations, iTune tagging and social media apps for Facebook and Twitter — the Sirius XM deal will provide Subaru owners with advanced features like stolen vehicle recovery, automatic collision notification, remote vehicle lock/unlock via the Starlink smartphone app and monthly vehicle reports.
Building on Starlink’s current suite of technology — which includes access Web-based radio stations, iTune tagging and social media apps for Facebook and Twitter — the Sirius XM deal will provide Subaru owners with advanced features like stolen vehicle recovery, automatic collision notification, remote vehicle lock/unlock via the Starlink smartphone app and monthly vehicle reports.
“Working with trusted, industry leaders such as Sirius XM and AT&T to enhance the Subaru Starlink in-vehicle connectivity system is a natural fit for Subaru,” said Alan Bethke, vice president of marketing, Subaru of America, Inc. “Sirius XM and AT&T will enable us to provide customers with additional peace of mind through new safety and security services, as well as enhanced connectivity.”
Subaru’s 4G-connected Starlink system will begin shipping later this year in 2016 model year vehicles.
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