11-21-13
iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer of digital HD Radio Technology for AM and FM audio and data broadcasting, announced this week from the LA Auto Show that the 2014 Civic is the first Honda vehicle to launch integrated audio and real-time traffic information using the HERE mapping service, the BTC, and HD Radio Technology. The 2014 Honda Civic will arrive at dealerships in December.
The new Honda Civic navigation system incorporates the latest HD Radio audio and data features including Artist Experience?, allowing listeners to view images such as album art on their radio screens and also subscription-free real-time traffic information, showing drivers green, yellow, and red flow patterns, construction alerts and traffic incidents, all delivered by BTC-affiliated HD Radio stations across the country.
Jeff Jury, Chief Operating Officer of iBiquity Digital said, ?Honda is showing real leadership in bringing the benefits of the HD Radio digital data pipe to their vehicles. Subscription-free real-time traffic, and advanced HD Radio features will now be available in the Civic, one of America?s most popular vehicles. This is another great example of a leading automaker integrating our digital terrestrial technology as part of a connected vehicle strategy. Honda and the entire automotive industry are adopting the latest HD Radio audio and data features very quickly, driving the transition of over-the-air AM and FM broadcasting to a digital future.?
