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Ford drivers can now listen to digital quality radio while on the move thanks to the latest in-car DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) audio systems.

DAB offers drivers a wider choice of radio stations in a sound quality free from the type of interference which can affect traditional AM and FM broadcasts.

The best-selling Ford Focus, Ford C-MAX and Ford Kuga are the first models to receive DAB, with other vehicles in the Ford range scheduled to offer the option later this year.

Dirk Kusche, Ford audio engineer, says: “Many of our customers enjoy the benefits of DAB radio at home.  Our new Sony DAB systems provide the same listening quality in your car, with less interference than AM and FM broadcasts and a choice of additional stations.”

DAB is integral to the premium Sony CD audio system, which is available as an option on Ford Focus, C-MAX and Kuga models.  Ford Kuga Titanium has DAB as standard.

Drivers can check coverage and reception of DAB stations in their area at www.getdab.com.

Following the launch of its iconic bluetooth audio head unit, Clarion has introduced a black version of the stunning in-car audio showpiece, for a more seamless integration with a greater number of drivers dashboards.

Featuring no mechanical parts, the FB289RBT audio source unit benefits from built-in Bluetooth audio streaming (A2DP & AVRCP) and Bluetooth Handsfree calling technology (HFP & HSP) - via an external microphone - whilst MP3 (including ID3-TAG display) playback is made possible thanks to an SD card slot behind the flip-down control panel.

The sleek, futuristic looks of the FB289RBT are created through a 728 variable colour display, whilst four acrylic arched buttons either side of the mirror-finished, central rotary volume control, use indirect lighting to create an impression of fins, and produce the ‘Metal Shark’ design.

Also featuring 18 FM station presets via an RDS-EON tuner, an AUX in as well as 2-channel audio pre-out and 4 x 50 watts of amplification, the FB289RBT has a typical selling price of just £149.00 via its appointed dealers across the UK.

For further information visit www.clarion.co.uk.