PhatNoise, an innovator in bringing digital media to the automobile, today announced a ground-breaking partnership with Volvo Cars to offer digital music enthusiasts new options for seamlessly accessing their collections in Volvo vehicles. Through the partnership, Volvo becomes the first automotive company to offer consumers a choice of digital music accessories, including an integrated connectivity for the popular Apple iPod, or the on-board Digital Jukebox, a customized version of PhatNoise's award-winning PhatBox Digital Media Player, which features 20GB of capacity and PhatNoise's signature Voice Index technology.

Both products will be dealer-installed options, with the iPod adapter available first in North America, followed by the Digital Jukebox which is expected to be available worldwide. Both products feature direct access to the music collection from the radio and steering wheel controls, complete with integrated audio connections for high quality digital sound.

The Digital Jukebox is a customized version of PhatNoise's award-winning PhatBox Digital Media Player. The system integrates directly with each vehicle's existing stereo and steering wheel controls, plus features voice feedback for easy and safe navigation of thousands of your favorite songs. With 20GB of storage, the Digital Jukebox has a virtual capacity of 500 CDs, all stored digitally and organized by Artist, Album, Genre or personal Playlist. The system also includes easy-to-use PC software and a USB cradle for simple, one-click transfer of content from home to car. The Digital Jukebox will be available worldwide from Volvo retailers.

The Volvo Adapter for the Apple iPod, powered by PhatNoise, will be available for the S60, S80 and V70/XC70 models and will connect by simply plugging the iPod into a cable located in the car's armrest compartment. The Volvo iPod Adapter enables users to control their music through their Volvo sound system and steering wheel controls, and will charge the iPod when it is connected. The adapter will be available first in North America from Volvo retailers.

The Volvo iPod Adapter and Digital Jukebox will be available beginning in June as authorized Volvo retailer-installed accessories. In the U.S., the Digital Jukebox has an MSRP of $898.00 and the iPod Adapter is has an MSRP of $150.00.