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There is the huge display, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and DAB+ - all housed in a single DIN slot. The built-in display can be completely customised, there are interfaces to the vehicle, Bluetooth, USB and much more.

London Greek Radio (LGR) has been added to the DAB+ multiplex in the city, extending its coverage to a population of almost 600,000. LGR is believed to be the first ethnic London radio station to cross the border into Scotland.

The board of directors of Italian broadcaster Rai have approved the technical project for DAB development in the country, which will bring digital radio services on most of Italian motorways and the E45 highway.

London Greek Radio (LGR) has been added to the DAB+ multiplex in Glasgow, extending their radio coverage to the population of almost 600,000 since the official launch last Wednesday.

Manchester's Key 103 is to become "Hits Radio" and become available on various local DAB multiplexes across the country. Hits Radio will go live on 4 June 2018.

Broadcasting authorities in Russia are considering the introduction of DAB+ radio in the country, following consultations held last Monday. The State Commission on Radio Frequencies has decided that the frequency bandwidth of 175,872-228,128 MHz will be allocated to digital radio, as part of its proposal.

Swiss regulator Bakom has announced that there are about 3.5 million DAB+ devices in circulation in Switzerland. This is following reports that in 2017, nearly 600,000 DAB+ radios were purchased, and that around 85% of all new vehicles sold are now pre-fit with a DAB+ radio.

Initially, Denmark only wanted to begin a transition to digital radio after digital listening figures exceeded 50% (currently at 36%). But the Danish Ministry of Culture is proposing that FM should be switched off two years after it has been determined that the 50 percent threshold has been exceeded, but that switchover should occur if the target isn't reached by 2021.

DAB radios are now fitted into the new models introduced in the Toyota Hilux range - Rogue, Rugged and Rugged X.

All three trim levels have a generous list of standard equipment that includes climate control, parking sensors and 18-inch alloy wheels, plus VW’s Discover Navigation infotainment system with DAB and Bluetooth connectivity.