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Forvia ex Faurecia : Appning by FORVIA and Radioplayer bring branded radio apps into cars at scale
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Technology Press Release Appning by FORVIA and Radioplayer bring branded radio apps into cars at scale 2nd April 2026 Download related assets Press Contact 2nd April 2026 FORVIA Appning, a leader in automotive digital experiences, has taken a major step forward in enhancing incar audio access by officially partnering with Radioplayer on March 20th. The collaboration is designed to streamline how broadcasters bring their branded radio apps into connected vehicles. The announcement was made in Riga at Radiodays Europe, a major gathering for professionals across the radio, podcast and audio industries. Send by email Copy link Copy text Appning by FORVIA and Radioplayer partner to enable broadcasters to launch branded radio apps directly inside cars, without needing to build or maintain automotive software. Using Radioplayer's framework, Appning tests, certifies, and distributes these apps across 40+ automotive brands, covering all OEM technical requirements. Bauer Media is the first adopter, granting Appning full distribution rights to manage OEM submissions, listings, and in-car deployment. Through this partnership, public broadcasters will be able to bring their audio apps into cars without heavy upfront investment. Radioplayer has developed a platform enabling broadcasters to publish their content for deployment in the Appning store, with Bauer Media among the first to leverage the system-its Rayo app being one of the first to be integrated. As vehicles shift to software-driven platforms, incar entertainment is increasingly driven by apps. Broadcasters, however, face the costly challenge of distributing their content inside automotive infotainment systems without having to build and maintain specialized automotive software. This partnership removes that barrier, with Bauer Media Audio as the first broadcast partner to adopt the solution, available on vehicles of the BMW Group (BMW and MINI) since March 23rd. Radioplayer's Broadcaster Apps allow radio brands to create fully branded, editorially driven radio applications. Appning by FORVIA then distributes these apps seamlessly into infotainment systems across 40+ car brands, without broadcasters needing to build, certify, or maintain their own in-car technology. For broadcasters, the value is clear: brand presence in the car, at scale, with low complexity. Appning is already deployed with 16 global OEMs, including major brands such as BMW Group, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen Group, MINI, Lotus, and SAIC Motor, placing broadcaster apps directly in live, consumer-facing vehicle environments worldwide. Radioplayer, backed by leading broadcasters across Europe and beyond, brings hundreds of trusted radio brands with strong daily reach. Together, this partnership connects established radio content with a proven automotive distribution ecosystem, combining reliability, scale, and brand control. "We are excited to see this partnership enable broadcasters to bring their radio brands into the Appning ecosystem at such ease, impacting the listening experience for a lot of users. For manufacturers this means acceleration of high-quality audio apps in their in-car app portfolio." commented Mattijs de Valk, Head of Partnership of Appning by FORVIA. Laurence Harrison, Chief Partnerships officer at Radioplayer, said: "This build on Radioplayer's technology platform, which is already used to deliver radio at scale in cars. We're now extending that capability into app-based environments, giving broadcasters a fast and low-complexity route to deploy their own branded experiences." Tobias Nielsen, SVP Digital at Bauer Media Audio, added: "Adopting the white-label solution from Radioplayer, and using Appning's in-car distribution ecosystem, gives us a scalable way to offer listeners more ways to access their favourite radio stations in connected dashboards. As cars become an increasingly important listening environment, this approach ensures we can deliver high-quality, trusted audio experiences seamlessly within native in-car systems, while creating a strong foundation for future innovation and expanded functionality." Related documents Press release 1st April 2026 379.34 KB Related topics Technology Article 23th March 2026 Using Less for Lighter Vehicles Technology Press Release 3rd March 2026 FORVIA to unveil new construction seats at ConExpo 2026 as it expands in the global … Technology Press Release 29th January 2026 FORVIA wins significant new business across three business groups with major Europea… Technology Press Release 19th January 2026 FORVIA Yancheng plant recognized as a "Lighthouse Factory" by the World Economic For…