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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.

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.

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.

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.

Michael Hill from Radioplayer discusses the importance of in-car radio, citing key statistics from WorldDAB.

The entry-level Design 1.2-litre (110PS) features air conditioning, DAB Radio with USB and Bluetooth audio streaming and 16-inch steel wheels with styled wheel covers.

The entry-level Design 1.2-litre (110PS) Turbo Start/Stop 6-manual model features standard specification including air conditioning, DAB Radio with USB and Bluetooth audio streaming and 16-inch steel wheels with styled wheel covers.

The new Cerato S receives a larger 8.0-inch (+1.0-inch) ‘floating’ infotainment array with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Bluetooth audio streaming and telephony are also included, so too digital radio reception (DAB+), voice recognition, and USB input.

The Highway 200 offers DAB and DAB+ reception with autotune and 20 station presets, the option to output its signal via an aux cable or FM transmission and a clear digital display. There’s also an aux input to allow you to connect a phone or music player and stream from that via the Pure unit to your car’s stereo.

Two new DAB+ channels have been launched by Italian broadcaster Rai. "With these two new channels, our offer of digital radio has increased," said Roberto Sergio, Rai director. "Rai Radio has recently given a strong impetus to the spread of DAB+, [and] Rai's investments in DAB+ have been anticipated for a value of around 5m euros."