# Connected Car Dashboards Digital-Broadcast HD Radio is Brought On-Board the 2014 Mazda 3 By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-02-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitalbroadcast-hd-radio References: [rainnews](http://rainnews.com/mazdas-connected-dash-climbs-into-the-hd-radio-total-traffic-network/) & [ttwnetwork](http://www.ttwnetwork.com/) It's fine to have your all-powerful smartphone placed on the passenger seat beside you, but digital-broadcast HD radio offers improved safety, utility and accuracy that all drivers could appreciate when navigating from point A to point B. The 2014 Mazda 3 has adopted a hi-tech system that pulls in the most updated information regarding all road-travel conditions, delivering it to you practically hands-free. In a partnership with iBiquity, the Total Traffic HD Network by Clear Channel has been integrated into the [dashboard of this beautiful new vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cockpit-technology). It's capable of picking up and emitting realtime data about street congestion, construction, collisions, weather, and any factor that will influence the smoothness of your journey. The hybrid digital-broadcast HD radio also naturally comes with the access to [music streaming and live entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-3) in true traditional radio spirit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Connected Car Dashboards:** The integration of digital-broadcast HD radio into car dashboards allows for improved safety, utility, and accuracy while driving. - **Real-time Traffic Updates:** The adoption of the Total Traffic HD Network by Clear Channel in car dashboards provides drivers with up-to-date information about street congestion, construction, collisions, and weather. - **Hybrid Digital-broadcast HD Radio:** The inclusion of hybrid digital-broadcast HD radio in car dashboards enables access to music streaming and live entertainment while driving. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can capitalize on integrating digital-broadcast HD radio into car dashboards to enhance the driving experience and safety features. - **Technology:** The technology industry has opportunities to develop innovative applications and features for car dashboards that leverage real-time traffic updates and music streaming capabilities. - **Media and Entertainment:** The media and entertainment industry can explore partnerships with car manufacturers to offer exclusive content and live entertainment experiences through car dashboards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Standalone Vehicle Head Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intellidash-pro.md) - [Enhanced In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-audio-multimedia.md) - [Auto-Branded Digital Experience Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-digital-experience.md) - [Android-Powered Infotainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-ford-explorer.md) - [Integrated Automotive Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-music-integration.md) - [Convenience-Focused Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mazda-cx90.md) - [Car Fm Music Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-fm.md) - [Immersive AR Automotive HUDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harman-ready-vision-augmented-reality.md) - [Shifting Knob Infotainment Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-car-dashboard-concept.md)