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Nissan Signs Up As Automotive Partner For ITunes Radio

By TechTaffy Desk

NissanAuto-maker Nissan will serve as the exclusive automotive partner for the launch of Apple’s iTunes Radio, says the company.

Jon Brancheau (Vice president, Marketing, Nissan North America): We see iTunes Radio as an integral part of our new vehicle launches and ‘big moments,’ riding the wave of interest and usage of this exciting new service to maximize exposure of Nissan’s new models.

Among the first Nissan vehicles to be highlighted with iTunes Radio are the upcoming, 2014 Nissan Rogue compact SUV, the 2014 Nissan Versa Note and the Nissan LEAF electric vehicle. 

[Image courtesy: Nissan]

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