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Toyota to Offer Sirius Radio in Models
Tuesday December 7, 7:19 am ET
Toyota to Offer Sirius Satellite Radio in Nine Models Starting in February 2005

NEW YORK (AP) -- Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., the second-largest satellite radio provider, said Tuesday that Japanese auto maker Toyota Motor Corp. will offer Sirius, as both a post-production and dealer-installed option, in nine models beginning in February 2005.

The Toyota models include: Camry, Solara, Land Cruiser, Lexus LS 430, Lexus ES 330, Lexus LX 470, Scion xA, Scion xB and Scion tC. Other automotive partners currently offering Sirius include Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Infiniti, Jeep, Lincoln-Mercury, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Porsche and Volkswagen.

Sirius said the manufacturers' suggested retail price will be $299, not including installation labor costs for dealer-installed vehicles.

Shares of Sirius were up 3.1 percent, or 25 cents, at $8.34 in premarket activity on the Nasdaq National Market.