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The number of new cars in the United Kingdom equipped with a DAB+ radio as standard increased to 92.4% in the second quarter of this year. This is shown by figures from industry analyst CAP and the Association of Car Manufacturers and Dealers.

The receivers offer streaming via Spotify, TIDAL or Deezer, playback via Apple Airplay or Bluetooth, or digital radio via DAB+.

About 10 million Italians know of DAB+, and 3.7 million own at least one DAB+ receiver. These are the findings of new research commissioned by DAB Italy, and carried out by GfK Italy, on the status of digital listening in Italy.

The Slovenian Agency for Communication Networks and Services (Akos) has granted new licences for five radio stations to begin broadcasting on DAB+, bringing the total to 18 stations now able to broadcast on DAB+ in Slovenia. Further requirements including transmissions beginning three months following the awarding, and that the stations comply with network operator RTV Slovenija on details surrounding transmission.

Bulgaria's Communications Regulation Commission (CRС) has launched a public consultation procedure on the draft CRC position regarding issuing DAB+ licences to broadcasters in the country.

Volkswagen will sell you active cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane assist, rear cross-traffic alert, electric folding mirrors, auto headlights and DAB+.

The infotainment is fitted with inclusions like satellite navigation and DAB+ digital radio for the 8.0-inch touchscreen system.

Bulgaria's Communications Regulation Commission (CRС) has launched a public consultation procedure on the draft CRC position regarding the issuance of DAB+ licences.

WorldDAB will take a detailed look at “Radio’s Digital Strategy” in a session held during IBC2018. Slated for Monday Sept. 17 at 9 a.m., the conference will discuss ways in which radio is innovating itself and delivering new content to the listener amidst an evolving industry landscape that includes the likes of Google, Amazon, Sonos and Apple Music. WorldDAB will also be available at Hall 10, Stand F27 for the duration of IBC 2018, running from 13 to 18 September.

The Bulgarian Communications Regulation Commission has announced it will work with the country’s Council for Electronic Media (CEM) to form an official policy document concerning the adoption of DAB+ digital radio. This is to address ongoing requests by Bulgarian broadcasters for the authorisation of DAB+ to meet additional spectrum demands.