NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM and Maserati North America, Inc. today announced that, for the first time ever, customers purchasing any new GranTurismo, Quattroporte, or Ghibli vehicle, beginning with Model Year 2015, will receive a 3-month subscription to the SiriusXM All Access package. 

The SiriusXM All Access package gives Maserati customers access to commercial-free music, plus premier sports talk and live events, comedy, news, exclusive talk and entertainment, plus access to SiriusXM Internet Radio on smartphones and other connected devices as well as online at siriusxm.com. 

Maserati will also give customers purchasing any Model Year 2015 Quattroporte and Ghibli a four-year subscription to SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link.

"SiriusXM is the perfect match to the exceptional experience of driving a Maserati," said Peter Grady, President, CEO, Maserati North America, Inc. "SiriusXM brings an unparalleled selection of programming and useful data services that match the high-quality features available on the 2015 Maserati product line which are on par with Maserati's tradition of excellence and best in-class manufacturing.

"Maserati is renowned for its world-class craftsmanship and offering its customers the highest standards of luxury and performance," said Rodney Pickett, Senior Vice President, Automotive Partnerships, SiriusXM.  "SiriusXM is standard equipment across all Maserati vehicle lines, and we are proud Maserati recognizes the benefit of providing their drivers the opportunity to experience the best in-vehicle audio entertainment on the road as well as offering a wealth of information that drivers will find helpful and use daily, making a superb driving experience even better."

Maserati drivers and passengers using SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link will have access via satellite to a suite of services with features that include:

• Traffic Data: SiriusXM delivers detailed information on traffic speed, accidents, construction, road closures and more to bypass congested areas.
  • Accidents, construction and road closures: Receive traffic alerts, including information on accidents, disabled vehicles, construction and road closures.
  • Alternate route guidance and mapping: In-vehicle navigation system and detailed traffic data allow drivers to choose alternate routes and receive updated directions to avoid congested roads.
• National weather information: Receive coast-to-coast weather data including current conditions, five-day forecasts and weather maps.
• Fuel prices: Get detailed information on fuel prices and the ability to sort by lowest price, fuel type, distance or brand name.
• Sports scores: Get in-game and final scores, as well as weekly game schedules, for world-class professional sports and college programs.
• Movie listings: Access detailed local movie theater listings including start times and ratings.

For more information on SiriusXM, please visit www.siriusxm.com.

About SiriusXM

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the world's largest radio broadcaster measured by revenue and has more than 26.3 million subscribers.  SiriusXM creates and broadcasts commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk and entertainment; and the most comprehensive Latin music, sports and talk programming in radio. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company in the U.S. and from retailers nationwide as well as at shop.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM programming is available through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for smartphones and other connected devices as well as online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM also provides premium traffic, weather, data and information services for subscribers in cars, trucks, RVs, boats and aircraft through SiriusXM Traffic™, SiriusXM Travel Link, NavTraffic®, NavWeather™, SiriusXM Aviation, SiriusXM Marine™, Sirius Marine Weather, XMWX Aviation™, and XMWX Marine™.  SiriusXM holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has more than 2 million subscribers.

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About Maserati

Maserati produces a full line of two and four door models legendary for their spacious handcrafted luxury, thoroughbred performance and everyday usability. The Maserati range includes the all-new full-size Quattroporte and the mid-size Ghibli sport sedan, which earned a 2013 Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS)*. The flagship Quattroporte GTS leads the charge with a 523 HP twin turbo V8 while both the Ghibli and Quattroporte are available with All-Wheel-Drive, a competition bred twin-turbo 404 HP V6 and an adaptive 8 speed automatic transmission. The two-door GranTurismo line continues with several variants of coupes and convertibles that combine elegance and comfort for four adults, with a six speed automatic transmission to keep the legendary Maserati performance and exhaust note close at hand. Maserati automobiles and merchandise can be found at authorized retailers across North America. Information on Maserati can be found at www.maserati.us for the U.S. or www.maserati.ca for Canada, 1-800- My-Maserati.*Built after November 2013.

This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimated," "believe," "intend," "plan," "projection," "outlook" or words of similar meaning.  Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control.  Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. 

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:  our competitive position versus other radio and audio entertainment providers; our ability to attract and retain subscribers, which is uncertain; our dependence upon the auto industry; general economic conditions; failure of our satellites, which, in most cases, are not insured; the interruption or failure of our information and communications systems; the security of the personal information about our customers; royalties we pay for music rights, which increase over time; the unfavorable outcome of pending or future litigation; our failure to realize benefits of acquisitions; rapid technological and industry change; failure of third parties to perform; changes in consumer protection laws and their enforcement; failure to comply with FCC requirements and other government regulations; and our indebtedness.  Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, which is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov).  The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

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Contact for SiriusXM:

Sal Reséndez
SiriusXM
646.313.2405
sal.resendez@siriusxm.com

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