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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