Offers iTunes tagging and crystal clear radio sound
Ford Motor has unveiled its new HD Radio technology with iTunes Tagging capability offering crystal clear radio sound. The company said that these new features are among the factory-installed customer conveniences and technologies that will be available in 2010.
According to the company, HD Radio receivers pull in digital radio signals and play them with improved sound. FM stations, for example, have near-CD quality, making it convenient for customers to select songs they want to download and purchase.
In 2010, Ford vehicles will offer familiar terrestrial radio, HD Radio technology, SIRIUS Satellite Radio and internet radio through Ford SYNC from bluetooth streaming audio capable smartphone.
In addition, up to 100 tags can be stored on SYNC until the iPod is connected to receive download of metadata. When iPod is then synced to iTunes, a playlist of tagged songs will appear and customers can preview, if desired, purchase and download tagged songs from iTunes Store.
Mark Fields, president of Americas at Ford, said: “iTunes Tagging and HD Radio technology are strong new additions to the growing collection of Ford convenience features and technology we’re offering customers to make driving even more enjoyable. This is another example of Ford’s commitment to bring the widest variety of factory-installed customer-focused technology, features and conveniences to millions of people.”
All HD Radio enabled receivers in Ford vehicles will also provide program service data information which appears on radio screen and includes song title, artist name.
HD Radio technology enables listening options and increased sound quality by using same radio interface and same antennas, said the company.
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