Hyundai Auto Canada and XM Satellite Radio to stage special press
conference at CIAS on Thursday, February 15, 2007
TORONTO, Feb. 13 /CNW/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Who: Well-known Canadian radio and television personality
Mike Bullard, host of XM show Mike Bullard Uncensored,
Hyundai Auto Canada President and CEO, Steve Kelleher,
Hyundai Auto Canada Vice President, John Vernile and
XM Satellite Radio Canada President and COO Steve
Tapp.
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What: An announcement regarding the agreement between
Hyundai Auto Canada and XM Canada and the official
unveiling of the all-new 2007 Hyundai Veracruz
crossover utility vehicle,
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When: Thursday, February 15, 2007
11:30 A.M. - LUNCH TO FOLLOW
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Where: Canadian International Auto Show
Hyundai Exhibit
North Hall, Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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Photo Ops: The event will feature the official unveiling of the
all-new 2007 Hyundai Veracruz and a formal
announcement by Hyundai and XM senior executives.
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Interview Ops: Hyundai Auto Canada President and CEO, Steve Kelleher,
XM Satellite Radio Canada President and COO, Steve
Tapp, Hyundai Auto Canada Vice President of Sales and
marketing, John Vernile will be available for
interviews.
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About the all- The 2007 Hyundai Veracruz is a landmark product for
new Hyundai Hyundai in Canada. It is an all-new product offering
Veracruz: in a market segment in which Hyundai has not
previously been represented. The new Veracruz features
unsurpassed standard safety features, sleek styling, a
powerful and efficient powertrain, 7-passenger
seating, All-Wheel-Drive and an unprecedented level of
standard features and premium amenities. And, like all
Hyundai products, the new Veracruz represents
remarkable value and is covered by one of the finest
warranties in Canada.
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About Hyundai: Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., operating as Hyundai Auto
Canada and headquartered in Markham, Ontario, is the
wholesale distributor of Hyundai vehicles in Canada.
Hyundai automobiles, minivans and sport utility
vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 167
authorized independent retailers nationwide.
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About XM Canada: Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (TSX: XSR)
operates as XM Canada(TM) through its subsidiary,
Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. XM is the world's number
one satellite radio service and offers the best
coverage in the country with a unique lineup of
premier Canadian and international programming. XM has
an exclusive Canadian license from U.S.-based XM
Satellite Radio Inc. (NASDAQ: XMSR), the leading
satellite radio provider in the U.S. with more than
7.1 million subscribers. XM is offered on TELUS Mobile
Radio(TM).
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For further information: Tom McPherson, Manager - Public Relations,
Hyundai Auto Canada, (905) 948-6712, tmcpherson@hyundaicanada.com; Lisa
Wookey, Director, Events & Sponsorship, XM Satellite Radio Canada, (416)
408-6039, www.xmradio.ca
