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XM Offered As Standard Feature On Volkswagen’s Limited Edition Beetle

By Staff Writer | February 18, 2004

      XM Satellite Radio [XMSR], America’s largest satellite radio service, will be a standard feature on Volkswagen of America‘s limited-edition 2004 Volkswagen “Satellite Blue” New Beetle vehicle, which will be available for purchase at U.S. Volkswagen dealerships this spring. XM also will be a factory- and dealer- installed option on Volkswagen’s 2005 New Beetle and Jetta models. The 2004 Volkswagen Satellite Blue New Beetle features a receiver with free activation and a one-year subscription to the XM service.

      XM’s 2004 programming lineup offers more than 120 coast-to-coast, digital, commercial-free radio channels featuring music plus news, sports, talk and entertainment channels. In addition, XM will offer 24-hour traffic and weather channels in major metropolitan areas beginning March 1.