New Chevrolet Malibu More Connected with MyLink

New Chevrolet Malibu More Connected with MyLink

DETROIT, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

-- Chevy fans can celebrate 100 years of Chevrolet on Pandora® with a
dedicated channel and Top 100 Chevy song list
-- MyLink allows drivers to easily use their communications technology
while their phone remains safely stowed
-- Customers can safely and easily customize their radio and listen to
online programs with Pandora® and Stitcher SmartRadio®

The 2013 ChevroletMalibu will give customers a higher level of in-vehicle wireless connectivity and customized infotainment options, thanks to Chevy's MyLink.

The all-new Malibu will be one of the first vehicles to offer Chevrolet MyLink - an in-car infotainment package that builds on the safety and security of OnStar. It seamlessly integrates online services such as Pandora® internet radio and Stitcher SmartRadio® using hands-free voice and touch-screen controls via Bluetooth-enabled phones.

Chevy fans are celebrating Chevrolet's 100th anniversary on Pandora with a dedicated Chevrolet station playing the Top 100 songs mentioning the brand. Among them are "American Pie" by Don McLean, "Crocodile Rock" by Elton John, "Little Red Corvette" by Prince and "Tim McGraw" by Taylor Swift. (Top 100 playlist is at the end of this release.)

Pandora® has more than 100 million users in the U.S. and more than 600 songs across all genres that currently mention Chevrolet, Chevy or the name of a Chevy vehicle in their lyrics. The dedicated Chevy station is scheduled to go live Wednesday. To access the station, Pandora® users should visit www.Pandora.com/chevy100.

"Car buyers considering the all-new 2013 Chevy Malibu don't have to settle for mass market radio," said Jon Hahn, Malibu marketing manager. "They want the option to create their own individual stations and have access to them wherever they are. MyLink makes media personalization easy for consumers on the go."

MyLink adds stereo audio streaming and wireless control of smartphones, building on the voice-activated Bluetooth hands-free calling capability already offered in most Chevy vehicles. MyLink also includes a seven-inch, high-resolution, full-color touch screen display that makes media selection easy to navigate.

MyLink also retains all the capabilities of today's entertainment functions, including AM/FM/Sirius XM tuners, CD player with MP3 playback, auxiliary and USB inputs.

Benefits of MyLink

-- Enhanced, hands-free voice control system powered by Nuance®, which
allows simple voice commands to initiate phone calls and select radio
stations or media from portable MP3 players and smartphones. A tap of a
button on the steering wheel enables intuitive verbal control of
smartphone applications such as "play (artist name)" or "call (name of
contact)" to keep the driver's hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.
-- Pandora® internet radio allows users to create personalized radio
stations based on favorite artists or genres. Stitcher SmartRadio®
provides access to thousands of audio programming choices, allowing
customers to build a personalized listening experience. MyLink
integrates control of both of these apps for a driver-directed listening
experience.
-- Gracenote® identifies the music collection on the driver's smartphone
or MP3 player and presents information such artist name, genres and
album cover art on the MyLink screen, and enables users to select
similar music to the tunes they love. Gracenote also improves the
accuracy of MyLink's voice activation system by allowing users to access
music using artist nicknames, such as "The Boss," "G.N.R," or "The Fab
Four" simply by using MyLink's touch-screen or steering wheel buttons
and voice-control interfaces.
-- USB connections add flash memory capability, allowing users to access
approved applications to make their MyLink system even more functional,
while assuring that drivers keep their eyes on the road and hands on the
wheel.

Chevrolet MyLink facts

Available Fall 2011

-- 2012 Chevrolet Volt
-- 2012 Chevrolet Equinox

Early 2012

-- 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO

MyLink will be introduced on most Chevrolet models during the next 18 to 24 months.

Standard features:

-- Seven-inch or eight-inch (depending on model) high-resolution WVGA
display with capacitive touch capability
-- Bluetooth with hands-free (for phone calls) and A2DP audio-streaming
protocol support
-- Address book download and hands-free calling
-- USB port
-- Auxiliary audio input port
-- Redundant steering wheel controls
-- Enhanced voice recognition powered by Nuance
-- Embedded Gracenote music metadata database automatically fills in
missing tag information including album art, artist, track, album, etc.
when playing back music tracks from portable players, phones, flash
drives and CDs
-- Gracenote also provides artist aliases to augment accuracy of voice
recognition (e.g. "the Boss" for Bruce Springsteen, "Fab Four" for the
Beatles, pronunciation of artist names such as Sade that don't match the
spelling)
-- Album art and other track information is displayed on the screen when
playing MP3 files
-- Radio software can be upgraded via the USB port
-- Stereo audio streaming from Apple iOS devices (iPhone, iPod, iPad) is
supported via USB
-- Wireless stereo audio streaming from Android and Blackberry devices is
supported via Bluetooth
-- AM/FM/Audio CD/MP3 CD/Sirius XM Satellite Radio
-- Selected smartphone apps can be controlled through the MyLink interface
via the touch-screen, steering wheel controls or voice commands. The
first apps to be supported are Pandora and Stitcher.
-- The MyLink interface supports station selection, next track, thumbs
up/down for Pandora and Stitcher
-- MyLink also supports playback of MP3 files stored on flash memory drives

Pandora's Top 100 Chevy songs

Songs and Artists
99 In The Shade, Bon Jovi Let You Go, The Clarks
All The Best, John Prine Metropolis, Trace Adkins
Miss Popularity, Jordan
American Pie, Don McLean Pruitt
Amy's Back In Austin, Movin' Out (Anthony's
Little Texas Song), Billy Joel
Ball And Chain, Social Mud On The Tires, Brad
Distortion Paisley
Blitz, Audio Adrenaline Natural Beauty, Neil Young
Blue (Da Ba Dee) (Remix), Neutron Dance, The Pointer
Eiffel 65 Sisters
Blue Jeans, Silvertide Night Moves, Bob Seger
One Bud Wiser, Gretchen
Captain Jack, Billy Joel Wilson
Chattahoochee, Alan Paint The Town Redneck,
Jackson J.M. Montgomery
Pickin' Wildflowers, Keith
Chevrolet, ZZ Top Anderson
Picture Perfect, Nelly
Chevy Van, Sammy Johns Furtado
Putting The Damage On, Tori
Chrome, Trace Adkins Amos
Racing In The Street, Bruce
Contact, Citizen Cope Springsteen
Crazy About Her, Rod Rapid Roy (The Stock Car
Stewart Boy), Jim Croce
Crocodile Rock, Elton
John Real Gone, Sheryl Crow
Dare To Be Stupid, "Weird
Al" Yankovic Renegade, Tim McGraw
Don't Forget To Remember
Me, Carrie Underwood Repetition, David Bowie
Dr. Feelgood (Live), Ridin' In My Chevy, Snoop
Motley Crue Dogg
Riding With Private Malone,
Drive South, John Hiatt David Ball
Right Time Of The Night,
El Camino, Ween Jennifer Warnes
She's In Love With The Boy,
El Tejano, Cowboy Troy Trisha Yearwood
Everytime It Rains, Small Town Girl, Kellie
George Strait Pickler
Fall In Love, Kenny Something On, The
Chesney Tragically Hip
Family Reserve, Lyle
Lovett Song Of The South, Alabama
Fightin' Words, Trace
Adkins Still Love You, Rod Stewart
Girls With Guitars,
Wynonna Judd Superstar, Sheryl Crow
Go 'Head, Mystikal Suzy And Jeffrey, Blondie
Go Lil' Camaro Go, The Tannin Bed Song, Shawn
Ramones Mullins
Going Back To Cali, LL The Greeting Song, Red Hot
Cool J Chili Peppers
Under Assistant West Coast
Promotion Man, Rolling
Here I Am, Lyle Lovett Stones
Here's To You, Rascal Three Marlenas, The
Flatts Wallflowers
Thunder Road, Bruce
How Bizarre, OMC Springsteen
Thundering Hearts, John
Hustlin', Rick Ross Mellencamp
I Can Only Think Of One,
Dierks Bentley Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift
Twentieth Century Fox, 38
I Go Back, Kenny Chesney Special
I Got You, Dwight Yoakam Unappreciated, Cherish
I Learned That From You, Uneasy Rider, Charlie
Sara Evans Daniels
I Won All The Battles,
Tracy Lawrence Union Sundown, Bob Dylan
I'll Be Your Johnny On
The Spot, Ween Water, The Who
I'm Customized, The West Texas Highway, Lyle
Cramps Lovett
I'm Just A Girl, Deana When I Think About Leaving,
Carter Kenny Chesney
I've Got A Rock N' Roll When You Close Your Eyes,
Heart, Eric Clapton Night Ranger
Where Have All The Cowboys
If I Stay, Tracy Byrd Gone?, Paula Cole
Why Do We Want What We Know
Jesse Went To War, Marcy We Can't Have?, Reba
Playground McEntire
You Never Know Just How
Joe Rey, Fountains of Good You've Got It, Tracy
Wayne Byrd
Keeping The Faith, Billy You Win My Love, Shania
Joel Twain
Less Than Zero, Elvis Young Blood, Rickie Lee
Costello Jones

About 2013 Malibu

The new Chevrolet Malibu will be sold in nearly 100 countries on six continents. It will be available in LS, LT, ECO and LTZ models in North America. Malibu production in the United States is scheduled to begin in early 2012 with the ECO model. Malibu will be built in multiple locations around the globe, including the Fairfax, Kan. and Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plants in the United States. Pricing will be announced later this year.

About Chevrolet

Founded in Detroit in 1911, Chevrolet celebrates its centennial as a global automotive brand with annual sales of about 4.25 million vehicles in more than 120 countries. Chevrolet provides consumers with fuel-efficient, safe and reliable vehicles that deliver high quality, expressive design, spirited performance and value. The Chevrolet portfolio includes iconic performance cars such as Corvette and Camaro; dependable, long-lasting pickups and SUVs such as Silverado and Suburban; and award-winning passenger cars and crossovers such as Spark, Cruze, Malibu, Equinox and Traverse. Chevrolet also offers "gas-friendly to gas-free" solutions including Cruze Eco and Volt. Cruze Eco offers 42 mpg highway while Volt offers 35 miles of electric, gasoline-free driving and an additional 344 miles of extended range. Most new Chevrolet models offer OnStar safety, security and convenience technologies including OnStar Hands-Free Calling, Automatic Crash Response and Stolen Vehicle Slowdown. More information regarding Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com

SOURCE General Motors

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