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New 2015 Hyundai Genesis To Feature Aha Radio


Hyundai Motor America has integrated the Aha Radio service into Genesis to give its U.S. drivers the ability to access over 100,000 music, entertainment and news stations as well as location-based services in an intuitive manner using their connected iPhone. (image: Hundai Motor)

Hyundai Motor America has integrated the Aha Radio service into Genesis to give its U.S. drivers the ability to access over 100,000 music, entertainment and news stations as well as location-based services in an intuitive manner using their connected iPhone. (image: Hundai Motor

CHICAGO, Feb 07, 2014  (Korea Bizwire) – HARMAN and Hyundai Motor America today announced the 2015 Genesis will  offer the Aha Radio service in the North American market. Aha Radio will  be a part of the next generation infotainment systems also debuting in  the 2015 Genesis. Hyundai Motor America has integrated the Aha Radio  service into Genesis to give its U.S. drivers the ability to access over  100,000 music, entertainment and news stations as well as location-based  services in an intuitive manner using their connected iPhone.

“We are delighted to have Aha Radio featured in the 2015 Hyundai Genesis  as part of our new infotainment systems. These next generation systems  are much more intuitive for our customers who already use their  smartphones to enhance various aspects of their lives,” said Cason  Grover, senior group manager of cross-carline product planning at  Hyundai Motor America.“The new infotainment systems in Genesis represent  Hyundai’s latest approach to in-vehicle technology and Aha Radio further  enhances the Hyundai ownership experience.”

Aha Radio delivers Web-based entertainment and information in vehicles  using a radio-like format familiar to drivers. With Aha Radio, Hyundai  drivers can access their favorite podcasts, radio stations, news,  entertainment, audiobooks, music, Facebook and Twitter feeds. Aha also  includes personalized location-based services such as weather and fuel  prices, as well as searches for nearby restaurants, hotels, parks and  coffee shops. Aha Radio will seamlessly deliver content from around the  world to Genesis drivers.

“Our partnership with Hyundai reflects a common goal to create  innovative solutions for the connected car that remain intuitive to use  for drivers,”said David Slump, executive vice president at HARMAN and  president of its automotive services.“Aha Radio will not only deliver on  demand global audio entertainment in the car, but will also enhance the  overall user experience and dashboard interface for the connected  Hyundai driver.”

Aha Radio is a part of HARMAN International (HAR) the premium  global audio and infotainment group. For more information, images and  news, please visit the Aha  Radio online press room.

About Hyundai Motor America

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a  subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are  distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and  are sold and serviced through more than 800 dealerships nationwide. All  Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance  program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new  vehicle warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty,  and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance.

About HARMAN

HARMAN designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of infotainment  and audio solutions for the automotive, consumer, and professional  markets. It is a recognized world leader across its customer segments  with premium brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®,  Lexicon®, and Mark Levinson® and leading-edge connectivity, safety and  audio technologies. The company is admired by audiophiles across  multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and  the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the  road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems.  HARMAN has a workforce of about 14,600 people across the Americas,  Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $4.5 billion for the twelve  months ended September 30, 2013. The company’s shares are traded on the  New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE:HAR. Please visit www.harman.com  for more information.

Source: Hyundai Motor America & Harman (via BusinessWire)

 

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