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08.08.2018

Xperi Corporation WorldDAB Member

United States

Xperi will partner with an as-yet unconfirmed global automotive brand to launch its DTS Connected Radio next year, which will be the first global system to enable car makers to create a common, enhanced radio experience across different analogue and digital broadcast systems.

08.08.2018

Bayerischer Rundfunk WorldDAB Member

Germany

On 10 August 2018, Bayerische Rundfunk will put two more DAB + transmitters into operation in Mainburg for the Bavarian broadcaster network and the Lower Bavaria regional network. 52 locations in Bavaria now broadcast in DAB+, with 90.2% of people receiving the digital BR program package at home, while mobile DAB+ is at 97.5%.

08.08.2018

Hyundai Motor Group

Australia

The Active X gains 17-inch alloys, tyre pressure monitoring, rear park assist, 8.0-inch multimedia screen with built-in sat-nav, DAB+ digital radio.

08.08.2018

France

The French media watchdog CSA launched its national DAB+ allocation tender process last week, with the intention that within eight years, 90% of the motorways and 75% of the metropolitan regions will be covered. Candidates have until 7 November to submit their applications.

08.08.2018

Norway

The DAB debate has resurfaced after comments from the Center Party. One of the of the main arguments for replacing the FM network was that it was largely old and needed a lot of maintenance. Either we spent a lot of money saving equipment from an old standard, or we move to the future in the form of DAB, which is not just a newer technology, but a whole new way to broadcast radio.

08.08.2018

BMW AG WorldDAB Member

Australia

Standard equipment from base includes 19-inch M light alloy wheels, a head-up display, LED headlights and fog-lights, adaptive suspension, automatic headlights and wipers, tri-zone climate control, automatic tailgate, Navigation Professional incorporating a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation and ConnectedDrive Services, and DAB+ digital radio.

08.08.2018

Hyundai Motor Group

Australia

The ActiveX comes with larger 8.0-inch touchscreen with inbuilt satellite navigation, DAB+ digital radio, an eight-speaker Infinity audio system, 17-inch alloys, tyre pressure monitoring, rear parking sensors, leather-appointed seats, heated and power folding exterior mirrors, electric lumbar support, and a USB outlet in the rear centre console.

08.08.2018

BMW AG WorldDAB Member

Australia

Coming standard on the xDrive 20i M Sport are 19-inch alloy wheels, a 10.25-inch touchscreen with DAB+ and built-in nav, cloth/leather upholstery, sports front seats, head-up display, automatic tailgate, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming rear mirrors, LED headlights, tail-lights and DRLs, automated park assist and three-zone climate control.

07.08.2018

United Kingdom

London radio station Lyca Radio will look to expand its DAB service offering after getting approval from UK regulator Ofcom to drop its weekday hourly local news on the AM bandwidth. In a statement, Lyca Radio cites Ofcom's policy to allow regional stations to share programming as a way to allow budgeting for the growth of DAB services.

07.08.2018

Toyota WorldDAB Member

For your extra expenditure over the Ascent Sport you get exterior differentiators such as fog-lights and privacy glass, while inside there’s a ‘premium steering wheel’, dual-zone climate control, a wireless phone charger, push-button start and keyless entry, DAB+ digital radio and satellite navigation with live traffic updates.