Jalopnik: Hd Radio

Ford First Automaker To Enable iTunes Tagging On HD Radios

Ray Wert — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:30:00 EST

The world's first implementation of iTunes tagging in a factory-installed HD Radio receiver will launch in 2010 on select Ford vehicles. Through SYNC, iTunes Tagging will allow songs heard to be captured on the HD Radio receiver for later purchase. More »

Pioneer AVIC-F Series Media, Navigation Systems Features Advanced Voice Recognition

Travis Hudson — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:40:00 EDT

Pioneer has announced a few new additions to its line of car navigation systems. The AVIC-F700BT, AVIC-F900BT and AVIC-F90BT come with features like iPod connectivity, Bluetooth, MSN Direct, HD Radio, XM, Sirius, CD, DVD, USB, SD and more. Although, the real specialness comes from their voice recognition abilities. More »

Scion Chooses Lackluster HD Radio For Its Audio-Centric Customers

Travis Hudson — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:40:00 EDT

Toyota has recently announced a partnership with iBiquity, which will put HD Radio systems in a variety of Scion vehicles. What makes this partnership even funnier is the PR-speak Toyota used to announce the partnership.

"Since Scion customers are in tune with audio technology, it makes sense that we enhance our already outstanding audio offerings for them," said Jason Adang, Accessory Audio and Electronics Planning Manager, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. "Digital HD Radio technology is ideal for our youthful, tech-savvy customers who will enjoy the wide range of content available on HD Radio channels."

Toyota hasn't gotten that hint that HD Radio is floundering, big time. This whole marketing thing is pretty new to Scion, as well. More »

HD Radio Looks To Tackle Traffic Conundrum

Travis Hudson — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:40:00 EDT

Eight radio companies of different sizes and varieties have joined together to form the Broadcaster Traffic Consortium. Think of it like the Superfriends of yesteryear, but replace the super powers with a lot more boring. The group's goal is to utilize the digital radium spectrum—the one currently being used (sparingly) for HD Radio—for traffic and mapping information. Doing so could help monetize HD Radio, which is severely lacking on the funds. More »

Tech Explosion: Ford to Begin Including HD Radio in 2009

Travis Hudson — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:45:43 EST

Well, the Ford Sync system is in full effect with 911 Assist, Sirius Travel Link and more, but that obviously isn't enough. Ford, Lincoln and Mercury will be including factory-installed HD radio in 2009 as well. Wait, HD radio? Where do you put your eyes? More »

Volvo to Make HD Standard in All Almost All Models

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:15:00 EST

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Because their customers really want to listen to Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me in ~~High Definition~~ Hybrid Digital, Volvo is going to make HD standard and almost every model. And if you think we're joking about that, we'd note they made the announcement in Boston. The list includes S40 T5, V50 T5, C30, C70, S80, V70, SC70 and XC90 models, which is a nice way of saying every model except the standard-issue S40 and V50. HD offers an interesting alternative to satellite radio, with many stations offering supplemental programming on the HD2 multicast channels. Press release below the jump: More »

Ford First Automaker To Provide HD Radio In Most 2008 Models

Ray Wert — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 08:25:00 EDT

Ford's just revealed they'll be providing HD Digital Radio as a new dealer-installed option available on "nearly every 2008 model year Ford, Lincoln and Mercury." It makes Ford the first automaker to offer the option across "multiple product lines." No word yet whether we'll be able to get it on an Econoline — but we're pretty sure we'll be able to get it on a Focus. While we've never actually heard HD Digital Radio before, we hear it's got beautiful plumage. Also, because it's not the new Sync system, it may not be enough to get folks pining for the Fjords — it's yet another weapon in their automotive aftermarket arsenal. Full press release after the jump. More »