Well, maybe I exaggerated just a little about 1969 but I still have some of the hottest news there is with regard to satellite radio to be found for sure. A while back I went looking for a truck for the specific purpose of hauling my race car trailer to the Mexico/Guatemala border to compete in the La Carrera Panamericana. Besides a lot of other requirements such as dual cab so four of us could ride comfortably I also wanted a good sound system/radio for obvious reasons. One of the options that popped up was a satellite radio system and since I liked it took it as well.

The good news was it was much better than I had expected never having had one before and one of the features about it that I liked best of all was being able to listen to Indy or Nascar races live many times while we were in route to or from the track. But then it happened… The bad news. Some corporate changes where made and all of a sudden my XM radio no longer played the Nascar races. OK, so I got over it but I wasn’t very happy that something I had purchased was no longer available to me.

Before I left the U.S. I called and asked if my XM radio and my built in phone would work while in Mexico but I was told that it would probably not work that far south since it’s not set up for it. But now there was more good news… The phone and XM radio worked throughout Mexico all the way there and back!

But now, there is some really exciting news for anyone with XM or SIRIUS satellite radios. Today SIRIUS Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio announced that they have completed a merger, resulting in the nation’s premier radio company. The new company plans to change its corporate name to Sirius XM Radio Inc. and for the first time all stations and programs will be available to anyone with either radio without having to make any modifications to their systems. Now anyone with either system can have their cake and eat it too. HOT DAMN!

Acura today announced pricing of the all-new 2007 RDX 5-passenger luxury SUV. Making its debut at Acura dealerships on August 10, the 2007 RDX will have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $32,995. The performance oriented RDX is poised to bring a new level of driving excitement and enjoyment to consumers seeking sports sedan performance in the growing entry premium SUV segment.

Featuring Acura’s first-ever turbocharged and intercooled engine coupled with patented Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(TM) (SH-AWD)(TM) , the RDX blends the best in responsiveness, control and efficiency. The RDX is equipped with a 2.3-liter DOHC 16-valve in-line four cylinder engine with i-VTEC valve control that produces 240 horsepower. By adding an innovative variable flow turbocharger, an exceptionally broad powerband with virtually no turbo lag is produced while providing an EPA estimated city/highway fuel economy rating of 19/23 miles per gallon.

“The 2007 RDX illustrates Acura’s passion for developing vehicles that can deliver the ultimate in performance, technology, safety and fuel efficiency,” said Dick Colliver, executive vice president sales. “For drivers that want the utility of an SUV but demand a sporty driving experience, the RDX truly delivers.”

In addition to an exhilarating driving experience, the RDX offers a comprehensive list of standard electronic and convenience features that serve to greatly enhance the ownership experience. The RDX is equipped with a dual-zone automatic climate control system, a 360-watt, 7-speaker Acura Premium Sound System with a multi-format 6-disc changer, XM(R) Satellite Radio and a convenient MP3/auxiliary input jack for connecting popular portable audio devices such as an iPod(R).

The RDX’s inherent performance and technology compliments its state of the art safety features. An Advanced Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) body structure helps protect passengers by distributing collision loads through the body structure, leaving the passenger cabin more intact for improved occupant protection while also making the RDX more compatible with smaller vehicles in the event of a vehicle-to-vehicle frontal collision. Finally, a specially engineered hood and other components help reduce the chances of pedestrian injury in the event of a collision with the vehicle. Inside the RDX, a full complement of passive safety features are found, such as the latest generation of dual-stage, dual-threshold airbags for the driver and front passenger, side airbags for the driver and front passenger and side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor for all outboard occupants.

While the RDX is generously equipped right from the start, it is also available with an optional Technology Package. Priced at $36,495, the RDX with Technology Package enhances the driving experience by adding a 10-speaker, 410-watt, Acura/ELS Surround(R) Premium Sound System designed by legendary recording engineer Elliot Scheiner to create an unmatched listening experience. In addition, the Technology Package also includes several visual and audio communications features such as the Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition(TM) and rearview camera, the HandsFreeLink(TM) wireless telephone interface, and the AcuraLink(TM) Satellite Communication System with Real Time Traffic.

Source Acura press release

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