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Modern Listening in a retro look by Grundig
16.11.2016 - Germany Germany
The new Grundig Digitalradio DTR 4000 DAB+ BT offers a stylish design and is available in six minimalist colors. It also provides amazing sound and reception quality. The model is available for 259, - € recommended retail price in the color variants White, Oak, Champagne, Pearled Blue, Black as well as Rose Gold.

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RAS will switch to DAB+ in 2017
16.11.2016 - Italy Italy
Starting from 31 January 2017, the RAS (Radiotelevisione special agency) will broadcast via DAB+. DAB+ will make improvements to sound quality, the reception, which will be free of interference, and also to the variety of radio stations available, which will increase to nearly 70.

(Regioni.it) Read more

Digital switchover in Norway draws closer
16.11.2016 - Norway Norway
Norway is the first country in the world to switch off FM and transition to DAB+ digital radio. Currently, more than 60% of the radio listening in Norway is already digital. The digital switchover in Norway begins on January 11, 2017, in the Nordland area of the county.

(Radio.NL) Read more

Revamped Audi A3 delivers more value
16.11.2016 - Australia Australia
The S3 goes one step better, with standard Nappa leather upholstery for the front sport seats, MMI Navigation Plus, Virtual Cockpit, Digital Radio (DAB+) and 10-speaker CD/DVD audio system.

(Motoring.com) Read more

Switzerland transitions from DAB to DAB+
15.11.2016 - Switzerland Switzerland
On November 15, the full transition from DAB to DAB+ took place in Switzerland. Tthere are plans to gradually reduce the FM distribution from 2020, this process should be completed in 2024. Figures from earlier this year show that more than half of the listening time in Switzerland spent digitally.

(Mediamagazine) Read more

DAB+ the most important questions and answers
15.11.2016 - Switzerland Switzerland
Switzerland is leading the world with the DAB+ population coverage by covering most of its major roads. According to the Federal Roads Office (ASTRA), DAB+ will be available in 200 motorway tunnels throughout Switzerland by the end of 2018.

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New campaign underway to promote digital radio in Italy
15.11.2016 - Italy Italy
Digitalradio.it has launched its third campaign marketing the benefits of DAB+ digital radio across the 12 national broadcasters and a large number of local stations.

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New Renault Megane Sport Tourer estate
15.11.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The new model comes with automatic dual zone climate control, an Arkamys 3D sound, DAB digital radio, plus a seven-inch touchscreen R-Link 2 infotainment system with satellite navigation.

(Auto Express) Read more

Digital broadcasting in Switzerland switches to DAB+ as standard
15.11.2016 - Switzerland Switzerland
Switzerland has now begun broadcasting digital radio via DAB+ exclusively. Gradual shutdown in analog FM-broadcasting in Switzerland, with its complete replacement to broadcast in DAB+ standard is scheduled to begin in 2020 .

(Mediasat) Read more

SRG and private radios stations cooperate
15.11.2016 - Switzerland Switzerland
The radio stations "Radio Südostschweiz", "radio 3i +" and "Radio Fiume Ticino +" are broadcasting in better quality via DAB+. The SRG created space for three private radios in the areas of Italian-speaking Switzerland and Graubünden on their SRG-DAB+ layer by reducing the bandwidth of the SRG transmitters.

(Cash.ch) Read more