HD Radio™ Technology Expands Automotive Offerings With the Addition of 12 New Models

Recent Additions Offer Wide Range of Options For New Car Buyers, from Entry-Level to Luxury

What: HD Radio Technology is now available on showroom floors in 12 new models from automakers including Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, Fiat, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Mazda and Scion.  These models include:

• Acura ILX
• Acura RDX
• Alfa Romeo 4C
• Audi TT
• Fiat 500x
• Honda Accord
• Hyundai Elantra GT
• Hyundai Veloster
• Jeep Renegade
• Mazda Miata MX-5
• Scion iA
• Scion iM

The new models join the growing list of automotive brands and models incorporating HD Radio Technology into their vehicles.  

HD Radio Technology is available as a factory-installed feature from all major auto manufacturers in the U.S.  The brands include:  Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Rolls-Royce, Scion, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo.  

Why: HD Radio Technology is the digital evolution of AM and FM radio delivering significant benefits for drivers: 

• Crystal-clear sound quality, song title and artist name
• Additional digital-only local FM channels known as HD2/HD3 Channels
• iTunes Tagging allowing listeners to store song information with the touch of a button for later purchase and download via iTunes
• Artist Experience which enables images that match the audio content to be displayed on the radio screen
• Subscription-free lifetime traffic and data information sent directly to a vehicle’s radio or navigation system
• HD Radio Technology is subscription free broadcast radio   

Today, there are over 2,200 AM and FM stations broadcasting with HD Radio Technology with more than 1,500 additional digital only FM HD2/HD3 multicast channels available.  HD Radio Technology provides a unique subscription-free broadcast listening experience for radio listeners.

For more information on HD Radio Technology, visit www.hdradio.com or download the new HD Radio Guide App from the iTunes store. 

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