CALABASAS, Calif., Nov. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ:
DTSI), a global leader in high-definition audio solutions, has
announced that 34 new model year 2017 cars will feature HD Radio™
receivers, including 14 arriving in 2016. HD Radio Technology is
the only digital broadcast system approved by the FCC for AM/FM
radio in the U.S., offering new FM channels, crystal-clear sound
and advanced data services with no subscription fees.
New model year 2017 cars featuring HD Radio receivers arriving
by the end of 2016 are:
- Acura: NSX
- Infiniti: QX30, Q60 and QX60
- Kia: Niro
- Lincoln: Continental
- Nissan: Pathfinder and GT-R
- Toyota: 86, Yaris iA and Corolla iM
- Volvo: S90 and V60
- Jaguar: F-Pace
Additionally, nearly 20 new makes and models will be debuting
with HD Radio receivers in early 2017 from brands such as BMW,
Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Jeep, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla,
Toyota, and more.
"The roll-out of numerous HD Radio enabled cars throughout 2016
and into 2017 mark the continued growth in consumer demand for
digital radio services across North
America," said Jeff Jury, general manager, HD Radio and
automotive, DTS, Inc. "We're excited to enable millions of
listeners to benefit from a high quality in-vehicle radio
experience and help provide some of the same interactive features
and digital capabilities they are accustomed to with their mobile
devices."
The HD Radio ecosystem has expanded to include 36 auto
manufacturers and more than 200 vehicle models. In addition, more
than 2,300 radio stations have converted to using HD Radio
broadcast technology, including 98 of the top 100 stations in the
top 10 U.S. markets.
For more information about DTS, please visit www.dts.com, or
connect with DTS on Facebook, Twitter (@DTS) and Instagram (@DTS).
For more information on HD Radio, please visit www.hdradio.com and
on Twitter (@HDRadio).
About DTS, Inc.
Since 1993, DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI)
has been dedicated to making the world sound better. Through its
pioneering audio solutions for mobile devices, home theater
systems, cinema, automotive and beyond, DTS provides incredibly
high-quality, immersive and engaging audio experiences to listeners
everywhere. DTS technology is integrated in more than two billion
devices globally, and the world's leading video and music streaming
services are increasingly choosing DTS to deliver premium sound to
their listeners' network-connected devices. For more information,
please visit www.dts.com.
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