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Substantial increase in new cars with DAB+ radio in 2015
01.06.2016 - Netherlands Netherlands
The number of new cars in the Netherlands that come with a DAB+ radio has risen sharply in 2015. Over 16% of new cars that appeared on the road were equipped with a receiver for digital radio. This is an increase from just 6% in 2014.

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LG Stylus 2 phone with DAB
01.06.2016 - LG Electronics WorldDAB Member - Norway Norway
The LG Stylus 2 is the first phone with built-in DAB+ receiver. DAB+ provides an obvious advantage over streaming radio via the internet as that you do not use mobile data.

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Expansion of DAB
01.06.2016 - France France
WorldDAB has started an Automotive working group to focus on the growth of DAB in cars.

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Switzerland: invitation to tender for national DAB+ marketing campaign
01.06.2016 - OFCOM Switzerland WorldDAB Member - Switzerland Switzerland
The aims of the campaign are to raise awareness, encourage listening and increase the number of radio stations broadcast via DAB+ in households and in vehicles. The award decision is expected in November 2016 and the campaign will begin no later than early 2017.

(Swiss Confederation) Read more


Volvo V90 D5 AWD review
01.06.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
It comes very well equipped, with LED headlights, heated, leather seats, sat-nav, Bluetooth, a DAB radio and a powered tailgate

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Digital Radio Austria lauds success of first year of DAB+
31.05.2016 - Austria Austria
The first pilot year of DAB+ in Greater Vienna has been very successful. Looking to the second year of DAB+ service, 16 stations will be heard via the mux, subject to regulatory approval.

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New Renault Megane on sale in July
31.05.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The list of standard equipment on Expression+ cars includes cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity, LED daytime running lights and a DAB radio.

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Mini Convertible JCW pricing revealed
31.05.2016 - Australia Australia
Standard equipment includes 12-speaker Harman/Kardon stereo, digital radio, reversing camera, satellite navigation accessible through an 8.8-inch touchscreen, automatic air-conditioning and a multi-information head-up display.

(Drive.com) Read more


WorldDAB events in Brussels and Monaco
31.05.2016 - Belgium Belgium - Monaco Monaco
The WorldDAB Automotive 2016 event took place on 11 May in Brussels and more than 150 people attended. The main message coming from the event was the need to accelerate the integration of DAB+ in vehicles. WorldDAB was also present at Medpi in Monaco, sharing a stand with Pure. This provided the opportunity to share key information with players in distribution and specialised press and discuss the continued deployment of digital radio through France.

(La Lettre Pro) Read more


Refreshed Toyota Camry range
30.05.2016 - Australia Australia
The Atara SX now gets satellite navigation and expanded Toyota Link connected mobility operated via a larger seven-inch screen, as well as a JBL premium audio system and digital DAB+ radio.

(Practical Motoring) Read more