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Ford to Show Revised 2025 Explorer at Chicago Auto Show
“The new Explorer starts with a great foundation. Customers told us they love the way it drives and the choice of rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. So, we focused on improving other areas including redesigning the interior with new materials, textures and colors to make sitting inside Explorer as enjoyable as driving one,” said Kelley Clark, Explorer chief engineer. Continue reading
Posted in connected vehicles, marketing, mobility company, shows and events
Tagged 2025 Explorer, Amazon Music, Audible, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Ford BlueCruise option, iHeartRadio, Kelley Clark, Ken Zino, siriusxm, Spotify
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Kia Dealers Offer Three Months of Sirius on Used Vehicles
Sirius XM Radio and Kia dealers will give customers a three-month subscription when buying used vehicles equipped with satellite radio. Participating Kia dealers join more than 9,000 auto dealers across the country enrolled in the SiriusXM Pre-Owned Vehicle Program. Continue reading
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Tagged auto informed, autoinformed.com, automotive news, Ken Zino, kia, satellite radio, siriusxm
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Lexus ES to Debut AT&T 5G Network Connectivity in 2026 ES
Lexus (NYSE: TM, 7203 T) said today it debuting the first integration of AT&T 5G Network Connectivity in the Lexus lineup. The enhanced version of the Lexus Interface multimedia system will make its debut in the 2026 ES before rolling out to future models in the Lexus lineup.
“We are excited for guests to experience something truly special,” said Brian Inouye, chief engineer, Connected Experiences Division. “We’ve made bold updates to Lexus Interface that deliver both function and performance, with every detail meticulously designed to delight, inform and entertain.” Continue reading →