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The Flemish public broadcaster VRT has started DAB+ test broadcasts, reports Totaal TV. The initial broadcasts are on the news station Nieuws+. Norkring, which operates the digital broadcast network in Flanders and Brussels, announced in January that the first DAB+ broadcasts were scheduled to start in the spring.

The 570S is comprehensively equipped with a full infotainment system including an all new TFT digital instrument cluster that changes configuration according to driving mode, a seven-inch IRIS touchscreen, now with integrated climate control functionality, Bluetooth connectivity and DAB digital / SIRIUS satellite radio (depending on market), mounted on a ‘floating’ centre console.

The new Toyota Avensis Busines Edition now comes with DAB as standard in the United Kingdom.

BBC Radio 2 will bring back its pop-up radio station for the Eurovision this year, Graham Norton has just announced. Radio 2 Eurovision will be on DAB and celebrate the best of the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 and complement programming of the annual singing competition on BBC Radio 2 and TV networks BBC One and BBC Three.

Polish Radio is working on the development of a digital radio, but also on the extension of its programme line-up, reports Media2.pl. A new radio channel dedicated to senior citizens will start up in January 2016.

The Flemish public broadcaster VRT has launched a test with DAB+.

Just one of the main innovations of the 2015 Japanese compact is the inclusion of the information and audio system on-board Honda Connect, compatible with the Android 4.0.4 operating system. It has an integrated AM/FM and DAB Digital Radio System and radio over the internet.

The digital radio pop-up service, which launched for the first time last year, will offer Eurovision fans the most comprehensive coverage of the song contest to date, kicking off on Thursday 21 May through to Sunday 24 May with a mix of live shows, interviews and musical treats in the 60th anniversary year of the famous competition.

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New Kia Rio and Sorrento models will now come with DAB as standard in Italy.