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Best Small Car 2017: Hyundai i30
27.11.2017 - Australia Australia
Standard kit includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation with speed zone recognition, DAB radio and wireless charging for compatible phones.

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Radio and digital form the perfect media partnership
27.11.2017 - South Africa South Africa
Radio broadcasters are adapting well to how digital channels are changing the industry, turning mobile phones and the Internet into a way to extend their brands, protect their listener share, and reach new audiences.

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InfoDigital aktuell: How to make the transition from FM to DAB +?
27.11.2017 - Germany Germany
For private radio stations, the question arises as to whether FM's success and business model can be translated into the digital future, and how digital radio DAB+ can become what FM currently is: the main source of revenue.

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DAB+ Christmas promotion: "Give a DAB + Radio"
26.11.2017 - Germany Germany
Just in time for the Christmas trade, ARD, Deutschlandradio, private providers and other members of the Digitalradio Deutschland association are once again promoting the digital radio standard DAB+ for four weeks from November 27th and thus the joy of listening to the radio. The slogan of the third nationwide campaign this year is "Give a DAB+ Radio".

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DAB + Christmas promotion: "Give a DAB + Radio"
26.11.2017 - Germany Germany
Just in time for the Christmas trade, ARD, Deutschlandradio, private providers and other members of the Digitalradio Deutschland association are once again promoting the digital radio standard DAB + for four weeks from November 27th and thus the joy of listening to the radio. The slogan of the third nationwide campaign this year is "Give a DAB + Radio".

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Italy proposes to go DAB compliant from 2019
24.11.2017 - Italy Italy
The Italian Government, with an amendment to the 2018 Budget Law, has proposed that all radio devices should be able to receive FM and DAB+ analogue programs at the same time. From 1 June 2019, electronics stores and internet portals will no longer be able to buy radio receivers that do not have the dual system to dispose of their warehouse stock.

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Featured podcast: DAB+ in Belgium
24.11.2017 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
In this featured podcast from the General Assembly, Philippe Chapot from La Lettre Pro talks to Johan Bouciqué, Head of Media, Department of Culture, Youth, Sports and Media, Flemish Government. Johan discusses progress in the Flemish region of Belgium, the enthusiasm of broadcasters to move to digital with DAB+ and upcoming communication campaigns in 2018.

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Alcantara 'leather' in cars: Everything you need to know
24.11.2017 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Normally beside other exclusive trim extras like 19-inch alloys, DAB radio, Apple Car Play, or panoramic sun roof. And not just in the likes of BMW and Mercedes, you can find Alcantara promoted in many brands these days.

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Black Friday deals on vintage Britpop DAB radios
24.11.2017 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The pure and simple model of the Roberts Revival digital radio comes in a classic Union Jack pattern with up to 120 hours battery life – so you can listen to your favourite Britpop and Mod sounds non-stop. Head here to save 30% and grab yours for just 154.

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CSA to organise national tenders for digital terrestrial radio
24.11.2017 - France France
Proponents of digital terrestrial radio - mostly challengers looking for frequencies to better compete with large networks - are hopeful. The CSA has changed tactics to impose this technology, as clarified by Nicolas Curien at the WorldDAB General Assembly.

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