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Lamborghini Signs Exclusive Agreement With Sirius Satellite Radio

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NEW YORK and SANTA AGATA, Italy, June 19, 2008 /PRNewswire - FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) and Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. today announced that Automobili Lamborghini will offer SIRIUS as its exclusive satellite radio provider in Lamborghini vehicles. The first Lamborghini to include SIRIUS as standard factory installed equipment will be the Lamborghini Murcielago beginning with the 2009 model year in the U.S.

Highlights:
- 2009 Model Year Launch
- Standard on all Murcielago Models
- Lifetime Subscription included in every vehicle

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Announces Daytona 500 Broadcast Schedule

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NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2008 /PRNewswire - FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) , the Official Satellite Radio Partner of NASCAR, will provide comprehensive coverage of the Daytona 500, featuring the live race broadcast plus multiple channels carrying in-car audio. SIRIUS NASCAR Radio will feature two new shows: Tradin' Paint, hosted by Danny "Chocolate" Myers and Steve Post and Late Shift, hosted by Rick Benjamin and Buddy Baker. Veteran broadcaster Mike Bagley will be the new daily host of The Morning Drive alongside returning host David Poole.

Highlights:
- Official Satellite Radio Partner of NASCAR will provide listeners with the live race call plus access to in-car audio on additional Driver2Crew Chatter(TM) channels

2008 Audi A4 Special Edition Debuts at 2008 Chicago Auto Show

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AUBURN HILLS, MI., February 6, 2008 – Audi of America Inc. today announced the debut of the 2008 A4 Special Edition at the Chicago Auto Show. The new configuration was created for customers wanting a thoroughly modern German luxury sport sedan with more exterior appeal and attractive packaging. This adds to the popular S line exterior bumpers and grille introduced as standard features on the A4 for the 2008 model year, which include a sportier front bumper and grille design, lower side door flares, and integrated rear trunk lid spoiler.

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Ford's 'Connected Car' Experience to Benefit Capitol Commuters on Congested "Beltway"

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WASHINGTON D.C., Jan. 22, 2008 -- Building on the huge success of SYNC, Ford is moving to the next generation of in-car communications with the introduction of new capabilities for SYNC with “911 Assist” and new SIRIUS Travel Link™ navigation. Both features will be available on the new 2009 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner, and their respective hybrid models, being introduced at the 2008 Washington Auto Show.

Highlights:
* Ford SYNC® – developed with Microsoft – and SIRIUS Travel Link™ navigation system introduced at Washington Auto Show in new 2009 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner.
* SYNC’s hands-free control of Bluetooth-connected cell phones and MP3 players is enhanced with “911 Assist” feature for vehicle emergencies –and no monthly fees.

Ford Motor Company's Ford SYNC 2007 Sales Reach 30,000

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One Million SYNC Vehicles to be on the Road in Early 2009

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire - FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company's (NYSE:F) award-winning SYNC system is one of the rising stars in the auto industry today, and it is on track to reach 1 million sales in early 2009, the company is announcing today.

Highlights:
- Ford's award-winning SYNC system - developed with Microsoft - topped 30,000 sales in 2007, making it one of the fastest growing new products in the auto industry today.
- 1 million SYNC-equipped vehicles will be on road in 2009.
- Ford expands effort to deliver the connected car and will begin pioneering a new era of satellite communications, aggressively moving beyond music and into data delivery.

Leading Automakers Express Support for SIRIUS-XM Satellite Radio Merger

WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2007 /PRNewswire - FirstCall/ -- The world's leading automakers joined the list of prominent businesses and organizations in favor of the merger of XM Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:XMSR) and SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) . General Motors Corporation, Ford Motor Company, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Kia Motors America have publicly supported a combined SIRIUS-XM. Chrysler also sent a letter to FCC Chairman Kevin Martin and Assistant Attorney General Thomas Barnett expressing no opposition to the merger. In 2006, these automakers sold more than 14 million vehicles, or over 85% of the light vehicles sold in the United States.

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