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BMW X2: sDrive18i and xDrive20d
29.03.2018 - AustraliaStandard equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights with cornering lights, LED fog-lights, a rear-view camera, Driving Assistant – speed limit info, lane-departure warning and forward collision warning – along with DAB+ digital radio.
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DAB+ audience figures rise for German station Absolut relax
29.03.2018 - GermanyAccording to newly published figures in the MA Audio 2018 I study, listening figures for Absolut relax is at 210,000 on normal working days, with 33,000 listening per hour on average. This is an increase of 24% from the previous year, according to the study.
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WorldDAB publishes automotive case studies
28.03.2018 - United KingdomWorldDAB has published a set of case studies to show the advances taking place in the move toward DAB in cars. According to the organisation, considerable progress is being made across Europe to encourage the implementation of in-car DAB+. These case studies are designed to illustrate how digital radio and automotive industries are working together in this endeavour.
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Vauxhall revives Corsa GSi
28.03.2018 - United KingdomInside, the Corsa GSi gets leather Recaro seats, touchscreen navigation and DAB audio.
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CocktailAudio presents X45 pre-amplifier streamer
28.03.2018 - NetherlandsOf course you can use the supported streaming services such as Spotify Connect, Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer and Napster. For radio you can choose from internet, FM and DAB+.
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2018 Hyundai i30 N
28.03.2018 - Hyundai Motor Group WorldDAB Member - AustraliaFull LED lighting, electric seats, rear camera and sensors, cruise, 8.0-inch sat-nav equipped infotainment with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, DAB+, dual-zone climate control, the full SmartSense suite including AEB and lane keep assistance, tyre pressure monitoring.
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2018 Lexus LX450d
28.03.2018 - United KingdomThere’s also a 12.3-inch infotainment system with satellite navigation, a nine-speaker audio system with DAB+ radio.
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New DAB+ rock station launches in Belgium
27.03.2018 - BelgiumRoxx Radio begun broadcasting in Belgium's Flanders region with test broadcasts via DAB+ and the internet on March 21.
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The end of analogue radio is approaching
27.03.2018 - GermanyThe digital radio via antenna is now well developed in most parts of Germany, with a good DAB+ radio costing around 70 to 80 euros. A little more can buy devices with internet radio reception or integrated streaming services on the market.
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Stakeholders analyse early results of FM switch-off in Norway
26.03.2018 - NorwayRegarding radio usage in Norway, three months after the national FMs were shut down, a listener survey shows the new digital stations have up to one third of all radio listening. Most radio listeners still tune into radio, and the new digital stations have shown strong growth.
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