Sirius XM Satellite Radio 2.0 Expected By The End Of The Year

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

At a conference call to announce Sirius XM’s second quarter financial results, Jim Meyer announced that Sirius XM 2.0 will begin rolling out in phases by the end of this year alongside the release of two next-generation radios. Sirius XM 2.0 will feature more channels, more functions and will integrate WiFi, Bluetooth and the Internet to offer true personalization of the content Sirius XM will have to offer in 2012 and beyond.

Sirius XM anticipates at least one automotive partner will announce factory integration of Sirius XM 2.0 at the beginning of next year and hopes to roll out vehicles with factory integration in time for 2013 models. One of the biggest features being offered is the ability to pause and rewind most of a channel’s content by up to five hours. In addition, on-demand programming will also begin early next year. Best of all, the new platform will allow software updates to radios, allowing users to update their features without having to purchase new hardware.

[Source: Cartech Blog]

Jason Siu
Jason Siu

Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

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