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Quu: Radio's In-Car Presence Peaks, But Discoverability Dips
15+ hour, 19+ min ago (465+ words) For the first time since the study began, both AM and FM radio appear in all 100 of America's top-selling new vehicle models, per Quu's third annual In-Vehicle Visuals Report, but a growing discoverability gap suggests radio's "free ride" may be…...
Dodge CEO Floats Radio-Free Cars as AM Act Remains in Limbo
1+ week, 1+ day ago (717+ words) The CEO of a major American automaker publicly suggested cutting all radio from entry-level vehicles at the 2026 New York International Auto Show this past week, raising fresh alarms for broadcasters still waiting on Congress to act on saving the AM…...
Research Finds 96% of Americans Want AM/FM Radio in New Cars
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (371+ words) As automakers eye their options to cut AM and FM radio from their vehicles, a new report finds that 96% of Americans say built-in radio is important in a new car. The preference for in-car radio access cuts across all demographics,…...
After AM Cuts, Tesla Dropping FM Radio From Entry Level Models
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (522+ words) After removing AM radio from its electric vehicles, Tesla is now taking the next step in its quiet retreat from broadcast: eliminating FM radio altogether from its newest entry-level models, even as lawmakers in Washington push to keep AM tuners…...
In-Car Audio Behavior Shifts With Car Play, Android Auto Growth
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (290+ words) They're no longer emerging dashboard technologies; Apple Car Play and Android Auto have gone mainstream. And that shift is changing how Americans listen to audio in the car, with real implications for radio's long-held leadership behind the wheel. In 2024, Edison…...
As Tariffs Disrupt, Radio Ads Offer Stability for Auto Dealers
11+ mon, 2+ day ago (530+ words) Cameron Coats is the Online Editor of Radio Ink Magazine, overseeing the publication's Daily Headlines, website, and social media platforms. Previously a morning show host and programmer, Cameron also served as regional creative director and was a Radio Mercury Award…...