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The CSA has officially launched the calls for applications in 13 new major regions of France, but also a metropolitan call for more than two national networks. In parallel, new services will launch in Lyon and Strasbourg by end of the year, authorisations have been issued for areas around Rouen and Nantes, and applications have been submitted for Bordeaux and Toulouse.

The CSA has launched a new call for applications for DAB+ services in the Bordeaux, Dijon, Lyon, Marseille and Poitiers. The final submission date is 7 November.

A new association has been established by the three companies that were given the first digital radio licences in Ukraine, aimed at defining and promoting the development of digital radio in the country. "We have created the All-Ukrainian Association of Digital Broadcasters in order to attract Ukrainians to use the new broadcast technology," newly appointed head Bogdan Bolkhovetsky said. "Membership is open to all digital broadcasters without exception, and we hope that by joint efforts we will overcome the path of adaptation of the new technology much faster than alone."

The six-speaker sound system has AM/FM/DAB radio, Bluetooth and USB and is controlled via a dash-mounted 8.0-inch touchscreen. iPhone and Android users will be pleased to know all i30s have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Featured is a full array of LED lighting (DRL, headlights and foglights), sunroof, dimming rear mirror (nice addition), leather appointed interior trim with heated seats and six-way power adjustable driver’s seat, 452-watt audio system with DAB+ and, built-in sat nav.

On the inside, the Ambiente gains push-button start/stop, a refreshed cabin design, 10-speaker sound system with DAB+ digital radio and satellite navigation.

The French broadcast regulator the Conseil Superieur de l’audiovisuel has launched a call for DAB+ applications at the national level for the first time, with the initial focus on developing services in the metropolitan regions of Brittany and Corsica and its surrounding highways. The tender is aimed at only national radio stations, and requires 90% of the motorway network to be covered within eight years, as well as 80% of Brittany, and 80% of Corsica’s territorial routes and 75% of its metropolitan population. The final date for submissions is 21 November.

The Siesta Home range is designed to offer a quality DAB+ and FM radio player that can also play your CDs, stream music over Bluetooth from your laptop or phone, and even function as an alarm clock or kitchen timer.

10.1 and 8.6-inch touchscreens with haptic and acoustic feedback also come as standard, along with Audi's virtual cockpit, Audi Connect and DAB+ virtual radio, four USB ports, rear seat remote control, and a Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound System - which includes 17 speakers and a 730W output.

Digital Radio UK has announced broadcaster Gethin Jones will host the Drive to Digital 2018 - the Future of Radio, while Ian O'Neill has been listed as a new speaker for the conference.