Mercedes-Benz Expands Support & Commitment of HD Radio(TM) Technology

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Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:00am EDT

State-Of-The-Art Audio Enhancements Added To Popular Premium Packages Across
Majority of German Automaker's Model Year 2010 Vehicles

COLUMBIA, Md., March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the
developer of digital HD Radio(TM) technology for AM and FM audio and data
broadcasting, announced today that Mercedes-Benz will extend the availability
of HD Radio technology on its vehicles to a total of 11 models. It will add
six model year 2010 vehicles to the five that already offer the technology,
including the CL-, CLS-, E-Coupe, S-, SL-, and SLK-Class models.

"The adoption of HD Radio technology in vehicles is on the rise and the
expanded commitment from Mercedes-Benz demonstrates their recognition of
consumer demand for this next-generation entertainment technology," said Jeff
Jury, COO, iBiquity Digital Corporation. "Devoted Mercedes-Benz drivers will
experience the ultimate luxury in driving with the upgraded infotainment
system."

The digital audio system will be available as part of popular premium feature
packages. Vehicles will be in dealerships by late summer. As announced in
August 2008, HD Radio technology is already available in Mercedes M-, R-, GL-,
G-Class SUVs and E-Class vehicles.

Available across the country, nearly 2,000 HD Radio stations are on the air
with over 1,000 additional new multicast channels (HD2/HD3) that are exclusive
to HD Radio listeners. These subscription-free channels feature digitally
delivered new music and fresh formats, showcasing "Indie Rock," "International
Hits," "Solid Gold," "Pride Radio," "Country/Southern Rock," and much more.
The technology also provides data services, such as artist names and song
titles on the radio display screen. For a complete, current list of HD Radio
stations, please visit www.hdradio.com.

Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, NJ, is responsible for the
sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the
United States. For more than 40 years, MBUSA has taken pride in its commitment
to the customer by providing superior quality luxury vehicles coupled with
outstanding customer support. Additional information from Mercedes-Benz is
available online at www.mbusa.com. Accredited journalists can access press
materials and photography of Mercedes-Benz vehicles at www.media.mbusa.com.

About iBiquity Digital Corporation
iBiquity Digital Corporation is the developer of HD Radio(TM) technology,
which is fueling the digital radio revolution in the United States and around
the world. The digital technology enables broadcasters to offer new FM
channels through multicasting, crystal-clear sound and data services on both
the AM and FM bands - all free, with no subscription fee. Leading
broadcasters, consumer electronics manufacturers, automakers and retailers are
committed to HD Radio technology. iBiquity Digital is a privately held company
with operations in Columbia, MD, Auburn Hills, MI, and Basking Ridge, NJ. For
more information, please visit http://www.hdradio.com and
http://www.ibiquity.com.

Note: "HD Radio(TM)" and the HD Radio logo are proprietary trademarks of
iBiquity Digital Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. The "HD" in HD Radio(TM) is part of iBiquity Digital's
brand name for its advanced digital AM/FM system. It does not mean hybrid
digital or high-definition digital; both of these are incorrect.
 
SOURCE  iBiquity Digital Corporation

Vicki Stearn of iBiquity Digital, +1-443-539-4345, stearn@ibiquity.com, or
Scott Cianciulli, cianciulli@braincomm.com, or Nancy Zakhary,
nancy@braincomm.com, both of Brainerd Communicators, +1-212-986-6667
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