2020 Buick: Reese Witherspoon Book Club in Infotainment System

REESE’S BOOK CLUB IN-VEHICLE APP

TURN EVERY DRIVE INTO A GREAT STORY

Buick is proud to announce a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Hello Sunshine, the media company founded by Reese Witherspoon that’s changing the narrative for women. Together, we’ve created the Buick-exclusive Reese’s Book Club In-Vehicle App,† powered by Audiobooks.com. See how easy it is to get started with step-by-step instructions from Jasmine Guillory, author of book club pick “The Proposal.”

LET’S GET STARTED

The Reese’s Book Club In-Vehicle App is built into select  Buick Infotainment Systems†  so you can listen on the go. To get started, watch author Jasmine Guillory (“The Proposal”) set up the app in the New Enclave, or follow the steps below.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Before you start, you’ll need an Audiobooks.com account and a Connected Services† plan with in-vehicle data.

  1. Press the APPS icon on your Buick Infotainment System, and swipe to find REESE’S BOOK CLUB
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to grant permissions and accept terms and conditions
  3. Press GET STARTED to sign in to your Audiobooks.com account
  4. Select your book and use an Audiobooks.com credit to purchase, or select a Hello Sunshine podcast
  5. Listen and enjoy!
2020 Buick: Reese Witherspoon Book Club Icon on Touch Screen Infotainment System

GET MONTHLY BOOK PICKS SENT RIGHT TO YOUR PROPERLY EQUIPPED BUICK VEHICLE
2020 Buick: Podcast Icons

STREAM PODCASTS FROM HELLO SUNSHINE IN THE REESE’S BOOK CLUB IN-VEHICLE APP

FINDING AND UPLIFTING NEW STORYTELLERS

Whether you’re curled up on the couch or listening behind the wheel on a long road trip, enticing stories from fresh voices can change your perspective. Reese’s Book Club has driven the discovery of new talent and launched LitUp by Reese’s Book Club, a fellowship that provides five emerging writers with the resources to tell and publish their stories. Underrepresented women writers will be supported to share their craft — and Buick looks forward to being their first audience.

READ MORE ABOUT LITUP
2020 Buick: Hello Sunshine in Infotainment System

FINDING AND UPLIFTING NEW STORYTELLERS

Whether you’re curled up on the couch or listening behind the wheel on a long road trip, enticing stories from fresh voices can change your perspective. Reese’s Book Club has driven the discovery of new talent and launched LitUp by Reese’s Book Club, a fellowship that provides five emerging writers with the resources to tell and publish their stories. Underrepresented women writers will be supported to share their craft — and Buick looks forward to being their first audience.

READ MORE ABOUT LITUP

AN INNOVATIVE COLLABORATION

SHIFTING STORYTELLING INTO HIGH GEAR

Like all Hello Sunshine initiatives, the Reese's Book Club In-Vehicle App celebrates women at the center of the story. So it’s only natural that General Motors engaged a female-led team of engineers to develop the app. Led by Daphne Zargar, Sarah Cleveland and Hayley Serr, the team collaborated with Hello Sunshine to create a fully integrated In-Vehicle App — no phone needed.
Buick Engineering Team with Buick SUV

AN INNOVATIVE COLLABORATION

SHIFTING STORYTELLING INTO HIGH GEAR

Like all Hello Sunshine initiatives, the Reese's Book Club In-Vehicle App celebrates women at the center of the story. So it’s only natural that General Motors engaged a female-led team of engineers to develop the app. Led by Daphne Zargar, Sarah Cleveland and Hayley Serr, the team collaborated with Hello Sunshine to create a fully integrated In-Vehicle App — no phone needed.

“I WANT YOUNGER GIRLS TO SEE THERE ARE WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY POSITIONS. I'VE BEEN A FAN AND I'M FAMILIAR WITH HOW THE WORK COMING OUT OF HELLO SUNSHINE HAS REALLY GIVEN WOMEN OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS OPPORTUNITIES."

— DAPHNE ZARGAR
Daphne Zargar: Buick Engineering Team

DAPHNE ZARGAR

Daphne, Global Manager for In-Vehicle Apps and Partner Relations, achieved a personal goal through developing the app.
Sarah Cleveland: Buick Engineering Team

SARAH CLEVELAND

As the lead coder and developer for the project, Sarah used her extensive experience with other apps to present a fully functioning app to the Hello Sunshine team in just a day.
Hayley Serr: Buick Engineering Team

HAYLEY SERR

Hayley, Product Owner for In-Vehicle Apps and Partner Relations, ensured the app complemented Hello Sunshine’s online presence, both in content and aesthetics — including the signature bright yellow color.

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  • Requires compatible vehicle. Some app features and infotainment systems require an active service plan. App content varies by model. Full app functionality may require Wi-Fi hotspot connection. See onstar.com for details and limitations. Audiobooks.com account required to stream audiobooks.

  • Functionality varies by model. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth® and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices.

  • Connected services vary by vehicle model and require active service plan, working electrical system, cell reception and GPS signal. Does not include emergency or security services. See onstar.com for details and limitations.

  • The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Click here to see all Buick vehicles’ destination freight charges.

  • EPA estimated MPG 25 city, 30 highway FWD.

  • Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.

  • EPA estimated.

  • Functionality varies by model. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth® and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices.

  • EPA estimated MPG 30 city, 32 highway 1.3L engine FWD.

  • Buick Driver Confidence: Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, Following Distance Indicator and IntelliBeam. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for more important feature limitations and information.

  • Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. To use Android Auto on your car display, you’ll need an Android phone running Android 6 or higher, an active data plan, and the Android Auto app. Google, Android and Android Auto are trademarks of Google LLC.

  • Vehicle user interface is a product of Apple® and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible iPhone® and data plan rates apply. Apple CarPlay, Siri, iPhone and Apple Music are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

  • Safety or driver-assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information.

  • With rear seats folded. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.

  • Buick Driver Confidence Plus: Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, Following Distance Indicator, IntelliBeam, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Park Assist. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information.

  • The system wirelessly charges one compatible mobile device. Some phones have built-in wireless charging technology and others require a special adapter/back cover. To check for phone or other device compatibility, click here or consult your carrier.

  • EPA estimated MPG 18 city/26 highway FWD.

  • Requires available Trailering Package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. To use Android Auto on your car display, you’ll need an Android phone running Android 6 or higher, an active data plan, and the Android Auto app. Google, Android and Android Auto are trademarks of Google LLC.

  • Bose is a registered trademark of the Bose Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

  • EPA estimated FWD model.

  • Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Preproduction model shown throughout. Actual Production model may vary.
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