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Radio broadcasters worldwide have recognized the need to be in the digital space. DAB+ digital radio is powerful, spectrum-efficient and offers broadcasters worldwide the ability to give listeners greater interactivity, more programming, better sound, plus scrolling text and slide show to complement the audio.

Improved Digital Radio website launched by Digital Radio Deutschland (ARD, Deutschlandradio, public and commercial broadcasters) now offers more information includes information on digital radio enhanced functionality, postcode search for coverage, where to buy digital radios for the home, car and mobile phone adaptors.

Vauxhall van drivers can now tune in to the latest audio entertainment, with Vauxhall's excellent value DAB upgrades, available for Astravan, Corsavan, New Combo, Vivaro and Movano.

Philips "Philetta" the design has undergone from the 50s of a contemporary reinterpretation with FM and DAB+ integrated. The original radio is a tribute to the iconic elements of the legendary Philips radios of 1955, also known as Philetta "254". The unit is available with or without a dock for iPod/iPhone.

The British manufacturer ROBERTS has launched two new sound systems on the market. The 200 and the Sound Sound 100 are stationary sound systems with iPod dock, DAB/FM RDS radio and CD player. The ROBERTS 200 sound dominates additional recording and playback through USB and SD card.

The new ŠKODA Octavia is available in Germany since mid-January. The Elegance model includes as standard the bolero music system, which also features a DAB+ tuner.

Topics include the Future of AM, the Radio App landscape and the Analogue switch-off in Norway.

Pioneer is making 2013 the year of in-car digital radio, adding two new DAB head units to its range. The single-DIN DEH-X8500DAB and double-DIN AVH-X3500DAB get the latest DAB+, so you’ll be prepared when the government goes ahead with the analogue-to-digital switchover.

This year's Radio Week will be held Feb. 11-15 in Geneva, and will feature the Digital Radio Summit on Feb. 13, as an opportunity for radio professionals and enthusiasts to share their knowledge and experiences related to the technology.

Base-trim ST models are fitted with 17in alloy wheels, ST-style front foglights, cloth-trimmed Recaro sports seats and a Ford DAB radio as standard.