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Chevrolet Spark and Sonic Drive with Siri
LONDON, December 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Early next year, the U.S. version of the Chevrolet Spark
[https://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/spark ] and Sonic (known as Aveo in Europe) will
integrate Siri, the intelligent assistant that helps get things done just by asking.
Chevrolet [http://www.chevrolet.co.uk ] made the announcement at the Los Angeles
International Auto Show.
Through the cars' standard Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system, customers with a
compatible iPhone (4S and newer) running iOS 6 can direct Siri to perform a number of
tasks while they safely keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. To
further minimize distraction, Siri takes hands-free functionality even further with an
Eyes Free mode that enables users to interact with their iPhone using nothing more than
their voice while keeping the device's screen from lighting up. Owners simply connect
their iPhone with the MyLink radio via Bluetooth, pair with the system, and use the
steering wheel voice activation button to begin and end sessions with Siri in Eyes Free
mode.
In the U.S., Spark and Sonic RS, owners can use Siri in Eyes Free mode to:
- Make voice-activated, hands-free calls to Contacts on their iPhone
- Play songs in the iTunes library, and even switch music sources automatically
from AM/FM/XM radio to iPod mode
- Listen to, and compose and send an iMessage or text message to a phone number
or anyone in saved Contacts
- Access Calendar and add appointments
- Minimize distraction even more by keeping the screen of the iPhone from
lighting up, even when Siri answers simple questions such as game scores or the dates
of national holidays
- While in Eyes Free mode, Siri will not provide answers to complex questions
that require displaying a web page.
"It says a lot about our commitment to small-car
[http://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/small-city-cars ] customers that Chevrolet has announced
that Siri Eyes Free capability will be available in the Spark and Sonic well before the
luxury brands," said Cristi Landy, Chevrolet marketing director for small cars. "Safe,
easy, reliable and portable connectivity is a top priority for our customers, and Siri
complements MyLink's existing capabilities to help deliver an incredible driving
experience."
Both the Spark and the Sonic also come with six months of OnStar's premium Directions
and Connections service. OnStar brings added safety, security and connectivity to these
vehicles, including services such as Automatic Crash Response, Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
Vehicle Diagnostics and Roadside Assistance. Most smartphone owners can also download the
RemoteLink Mobile App, which allows OnStar subscribers to control and manage certain
vehicle functions from their phone. For more information on OnStar's services, visit
onstar.com [https://www.onstar.com/web/portal/landing ].
About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing
business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a
year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited
performance, expressive design and high quality. It is represented with a total of 2,500
sales and service outlets in Western and Central Europe. The European Chevrolet line-up
includes the Spark city car, the small Aveo sedan and hatchback, the compact Cruze sedan
and hatchback [https://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/cruze-hatchback ], the Orlando family van,
the Captiva SUV [http://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/suvs ], the legendary Camaro and Corvette
sports cars and the extended-range Volt electric car. More information on Chevrolet models
can be found at http://www.chevrolet.co.uk.
Contacts:
Emily Higgins
PR Executive / Chevrolet UK and Ireland
Phone: +44(0)1582-426723 / +44(0)7432-101690
emily.higgins@gm.com
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Spark and Sonic Drive with Siri
LONDON, December 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Early next year, the U.S. version of the Chevrolet Spark
[https://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/spark ] and Sonic (known as Aveo in Europe) will
integrate Siri, the intelligent assistant that helps get things done just by asking.
Chevrolet [http://www.chevrolet.co.uk ] made the announcement at the Los Angeles
International Auto Show.
Through the cars' standard Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system, customers with a
compatible iPhone (4S and newer) running iOS 6 can direct Siri to perform a number of
tasks while they safely keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. To
further minimize distraction, Siri takes hands-free functionality even further with an
Eyes Free mode that enables users to interact with their iPhone using nothing more than
their voice while keeping the device's screen from lighting up. Owners simply connect
their iPhone with the MyLink radio via Bluetooth, pair with the system, and use the
steering wheel voice activation button to begin and end sessions with Siri in Eyes Free
mode.
In the U.S., Spark and Sonic RS, owners can use Siri in Eyes Free mode to:
- Make voice-activated, hands-free calls to Contacts on their iPhone
- Play songs in the iTunes library, and even switch music sources automatically
from AM/FM/XM radio to iPod mode
- Listen to, and compose and send an iMessage or text message to a phone number
or anyone in saved Contacts
- Access Calendar and add appointments
- Minimize distraction even more by keeping the screen of the iPhone from
lighting up, even when Siri answers simple questions such as game scores or the dates
of national holidays
- While in Eyes Free mode, Siri will not provide answers to complex questions
that require displaying a web page.
"It says a lot about our commitment to small-car
[http://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/small-city-cars ] customers that Chevrolet has announced
that Siri Eyes Free capability will be available in the Spark and Sonic well before the
luxury brands," said Cristi Landy, Chevrolet marketing director for small cars. "Safe,
easy, reliable and portable connectivity is a top priority for our customers, and Siri
complements MyLink's existing capabilities to help deliver an incredible driving
experience."
Both the Spark and the Sonic also come with six months of OnStar's premium Directions
and Connections service. OnStar brings added safety, security and connectivity to these
vehicles, including services such as Automatic Crash Response, Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
Vehicle Diagnostics and Roadside Assistance. Most smartphone owners can also download the
RemoteLink Mobile App, which allows OnStar subscribers to control and manage certain
vehicle functions from their phone. For more information on OnStar's services, visit
onstar.com [https://www.onstar.com/web/portal/landing ].
About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing
business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a
year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited
performance, expressive design and high quality. It is represented with a total of 2,500
sales and service outlets in Western and Central Europe. The European Chevrolet line-up
includes the Spark city car, the small Aveo sedan and hatchback, the compact Cruze sedan
and hatchback [https://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/cruze-hatchback ], the Orlando family van,
the Captiva SUV [http://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/suvs ], the legendary Camaro and Corvette
sports cars and the extended-range Volt electric car. More information on Chevrolet models
can be found at http://www.chevrolet.co.uk.
Contacts:
Emily Higgins
PR Executive / Chevrolet UK and Ireland
Phone: +44(0)1582-426723 / +44(0)7432-101690
emily.higgins@gm.com
Chevrolet