iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer of digital HD Radio Technology for AM and FM audio and data broadcasting, announced today that Mercedes-Benz has added the Artist Experience feature to the 2015 C-Class. This feature provides in vehicle artist images and station logos on the radio display. HD Radio receivers are a standard feature across the Mercedes vehicle line-up. The 2015 C-Class is now available at dealers across the U.S.

“The HD Radio Experience” delivers the digital evolution of AM and FM radio to drivers: crystal-clear sound quality, song title and artist name; additional digital only local FM channels known as HD2/HD3 Channels; iTunes Tagging allows listeners to store song information with the touch of a button for later purchase and download through iTunes; Artist Experience which enables images that match the audio content to be displayed on the radio screen; and now, subscription free lifetime traffic and data information sent directly to a vehicles radio or navigation system. HD Radio Technology is subscription free broadcast radio.

Jeff Jury, Chief Operating Officer of iBiquity Digital said, “Mercedes continues to introduce new vehicles that lead the market in design and advanced technologies. Adding the Artist Experience feature to the already standard HD Radio receivers demonstrates Mercedes commitment to continually upgrading digital radio, providing consumers with the latest features and capabilities across North America.”

The HD Radio system is available across the U.S. and Mexico, with more than 2,200 digital stations on-air, and over 1,500 HD2/HD3 digital only channels that broadcast fresh new content that can only be heard with an HD Radio receiver. A sampling of the formats on these extra channels, which vary in different markets around the country, include Dance/Electronica, Bluegrass Country, Comedy, Local Music, Chill/Coffee Shop Music, South Asian, Talk, News, and Sports, to name just a few.

All major auto manufactures incorporate HD Radio receivers in 185+ models with more than 90 models featuring HD Radio receivers as standard equipment. Five automakers utilize the HD Radio system to deliver subscription-free Traffic & Data information to their vehicles.

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