If you want to access iTunes Radio in your car, you still have to sit tight. But the new Internet streaming platform is certainly top of mind for car manufacturers, including Nissan which announced it is the first vehicle company to partner with Apple iTunes Radio.

Nissan announced on Tuesday it will be promoting its 2014 Nissan Rogue compact SUV, 2014 Versa Note and the LEAF electric vehicle on the iTunes Radio platform (via iAds) through 2013.

In June, Apple announced the music streaming platform, which is similar to Pandora in that it picks stations based on specific songs and includes "featured" channels. Although Apple has already rolled out iTunes Radio to consumers via iPhone and iPad, it could be coming to cars soon.

"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," Jon Brancheau, vice president of marketing for Nissan North America, said in a statement. "We're also adding iAd on iTunes Radio as a critical platform in support of ongoing campaigns, such as our college football and Heisman Trophy Tour initiatives. It's a great way for Nissan to reach the right audiences in the right markets."

Although the new line of Nissans won't include iTunes Radio, it's a sign how eager many car manufacturers are to get involved.

Apple is reportedly integrating its new mobile operating system iOS 7 into the car next year, which would bring apps such as Siri and Maps to consoles.

UPDATE: The original version of this story said the upcoming line of Nissan cars would include iTunes Radio. We apologize for the error.

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