Washington - XM Satellite Radio, the satellite radio provider now in the process of trying to merge with rival Sirius, said on Wednesday that its radios will become a standard factory-installed feature on all 2008 Infiniti models. Infiniti said that it also plans to expand the availability of XM's NavTraffic satellite traffic alert service. XM also announced a deal with Lexus, to offer XM Radio and XM NavTraffic capability as a standard factory features on the Lexus LX 570.

Alviso, Calif. - TiVo announced on Monday that automaker Lexus has signed an upfront advertising commitment, renewing its agreement to utilize TiVo's interactive and targeted advertising services. Under the deal, Lexus will be able to use digital video recorder advertising services from TiVo such as Gold Star sponsorship on TiVo Central, Program Placement, Product Watch and a "Custom Car Configurator" application.