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Nissan Qashqai
09.06.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
In the passenger compartment there are leather seats that even take the finishes of those of the GT-R and a multifunctional multifunction steering wheel to better control the latest evolution of the NissanConnect infotainment system, with digital DAB radio and satellite navigator.

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2018
08.06.2018 - Mercedes-Benz Group AG WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom
All variants have air-conditioning, DAB radio and alloy rims. The size of the latter is dependent on spec – Sport comes with 17-inch wheels, for instance, while the AMG gets the slightly larger 18-inch rims.

(Gadgety News) Read more


Pure Elan E3
08.06.2018 - Pure - Australia Australia
The Elan E3 has all your basic radio features, several presets for favourite stations, the option for FM radio, headphone jack and antenna. Pressing the ‘source’ button, you’ll be given the option to press DAB, FM and AUX input.

(ChannelNews) Read more


Pure Move R3
08.06.2018 - Pure - France France
Thanks to the Pure Move R3 radio, you can listen to your favorite stations by moving under the DAB band. This pocket radio which has a DAB receiver, allows thanks to this one to enjoy the sound without any interference.

(Le Cafe Du Geek) Read more


Yamaha RX-S602 MusicCast
08.06.2018 - France France
It is also MusicCast, to read the music via the network and share it with other pieces in multiroom. In the radius of the differences, there is also the disappearance of the AM radio reception replaced by the DAB+ (RNT). And there are now two antennas for wireless WiFi & Bluetooth connections.

(On Mag) Read more


DAB+ rollout progresses in northern Europe
08.06.2018 - Belgium Belgium - Luxembourg Luxembourg - France France
New DAB+ channels are being launched in Belgium, Luxembourg and northern France. New channels will be launched in Lille from 19 June, while DAB+ is being expanded in the Flanders region of Belgium. Test broadcasts are also taking place in Luxembourg.

(Totaal TV) Read more


2018 Kia Cerato launched in Australia
08.06.2018 - Toyota WorldDAB Member - Australia Australia
Standard kit includes halogen projector headlights, fog lights, 16-inch steel wheels with hubcaps, an eight-inch centre touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, DAB+ digital radio, cruise control, front and rear sensors and a reverse camera.

(Car Advice) Read more


Swiss digital switchover group favours shutdown by 2022
07.06.2018 - SRG SSR WorldDAB Member - Switzerland Switzerland
At the SRG Industry Forum 2018, Philippe Zahno, President of the Working Group on Digital Migration (DigiMig), announced the group would favour a switchover from 2021 to conclude in 2022. The event also discussed DAB+ network expansion plans and the work being undertaken to convert drivers to digital radio.

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DAB+ high on the agenda at Radio Days Africa
07.06.2018 - Southern African Digital Broadcasting Association (SADIBA) WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom - South Africa South Africa
On the opening day of the conference, WorldDAB, in partnership with SADIBA, SENTECH and the University of the Witwatersrand, will be hosting a dedicated DAB+ seminar. With South Africa’s ongoing DAB+ trial about to be extended, and the regulator soliciting industry responses to its consultation paper on implementing digital radio, there is strong interest in moving to digital and the opportunities that DAB+ enables.

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DAB+ broadcast to launch in Lille from 19 June
07.06.2018 - France France
From 19 June, a new transmission operation will begin in Lille with 39 stations, 27 of which will be broadcast exclusively via DAB+. French broadcasting authority CSA will also announce further plans to expand DAB+, with most of the country to be covered by 2021.

(dabplus.de) Read more