27.06.2019
Prices and specs revealed for 2019 Škoda Superb ahead of PHEV arrival
The new Škoda Superb comes with DAB as a standard.
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26.06.2019
DAB+ gains momentum in the auto space
As DAB+ continues to establish itself as the future platform for radio across Europe, focus is now shifting to developing the DAB+ experience in the car. On June 20, experts from the broadcasting and automotive industries came together at the WorldDAB Automotive conference in Turin, Italy, to discuss the development and future of DAB+ in the car.
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25.06.2019
Viaplay Group WorldDAB Member
Nent launches DAB network expansion in Sweden
NENT already broadcasts Teracom's existing test network for DAB+ in Stockholm, Uppsala and Gävle. The next step is to launch additional channels and expand the network to Gothenburg and Malmö. The first phase of the expansion is set to be completed in October, with population coverage expected to reach 43 percent.
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25.06.2019
U.K. radio review may herald end of FM
With U.K. radio moving strongly into the digital realm, the real purpose of the U.K. radio review, which starts soon and is scheduled to conclude sometime in mid-2020, may be to shut down the United Kingdom’s FM Radio broadcasts.
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25.06.2019
Hyundai Motor Group
Genesis launches onto Australian market with G70 and G80
Hyundai’s standalone luxury brand Genesis has officially launched onto the Australian market with the unveiling of the G70 sports sedan and G80 luxury saloon. Both models come with DAB+ as standard.
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25.06.2019
Deutschlandradio switches to DAB+ in three Bavarian cities
Deutschlandradio has announced it will be switching off its FM frequencies in three Bavarian cities in coming months - Amberg, Füssen and Kempten. Once the switch off is complete, the public broadcaster will instead rely on distribution via DAB+.
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24.06.2019
Radioplayer appoints Laurence Harrison, WorldDAB Automotive Working Group Chair, as Automotive Partnership Director
International non-profit radio platform Radioplayer has appointed Laurence Harrison to the brand new position of Automotive Partnerships Director. In his new role, Laurence will be responsible for leading ambitious efforts to get hybrid radio interfaces into internet-enabled cars in Europe. Laurence will continue to serve as Chair of the WorldDAB Automotive Working Group, where he has led successful projects to define User Experience guidelines for car radios.
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21.06.2019
BBC World Service now available on DAB+ in Italy
Following an agreement between EuroDAB Italia and the BBC, DAB+ listeners in Italy are now able to listen to BBC World Service. BBC World Service, which broadcasts documentaries, business, sports, arts and science programmes, is as of 18 June 2019 available across the country.
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21.06.2019
Licence extension for first national multiplex in Germany
The licence for the first national multiplex in Germany has been extended until 31 December 2035. This extension provides long term security for planning and investment decisions regarding the development of DAB+ in Germany.
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21.06.2019
RAI - Radiotelevisione Italiana WorldDAB Member
Digital radio takes off in Italy
Speaking at the WorldDAB Automotive 2019 conference held in Turin in June 2019, Radio Rai director Roberto Sergio touched on the current state of the radio industry in Italy, highlighting the ecosystem's readiness for DAB+ digital radio. 57% of the population of Italy is set to be covered by DAB+ by the end of 2019.
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