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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.

Manchester radio station Key 103 is to be renamed Hits Radio, as part of a multi-million pound investment from Bauer Media to make the station its fourth national radio offering on DAB.

The new station Hits Radio will begin broadcasting at 6am on Monday 4 June on DAB+, and will be the fourth national station launched by Bauer Media, and the first based out of Manchester.

Bauer Media have unveiled plans for a brand new national DAB station set to launch in the UK at 6am on 4 June in the UK. Hits Radio will be the first major national commercial digital radio station to broadcast out of Manchester.

Major changes are heading to Bauer’s Big City Network in June, including a new national DAB station called Hits Radio broadcasting from Manchester from 4 June. Hits Radio is to replace The Hits on local DAB multiplexes around the UK, and be available along side Bauer’s FM stations.

Due to launch on Monday 4 June at 6am, Hits Radio will be the fourth national radio station operated by Bauer, and is the first major national commercial DAB station to be broadcast from Manchester.

There’s a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system fitted as standard in the centre of the dash. This provides access to sat nav, DAB radio, Android Auto and Apple Carplay.

All cars come standard with goodies such as sat-nav, cruise control, DAB radio, keyless ignition, a vast suite of crash-avoidance tech and ‘Hey Mercedes’ voice-activation.