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2018 Audi A8
20.07.2018 - CARIAD SE WorldDAB Member - Australia Australia
As befitting a flagship model, the A8 wants for little. Standard features across the four-car range include adaptive suspension, HD Matrix LED headlights with dynamic indicators, a panoramic glass sunroof, Audi’s Virtual Cockpit, a 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system, DAB+ radio, a remote control for the back row, head-up display, and MMI Navigation Plus with not one but two touchscreens – a 10.1-inch and an 8.6-inch, both with haptic and acoustic feedback.

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Two new DAB+ stations in Bavarian city of Augsburg
19.07.2018 - Bayerische Landeszentrale fur neue Medien (BLM) WorldDAB Member - Germany Germany
The Media Council of the Bavarian State Center for New Media (BLM) has approved two new stations for Augsburg for coverage area 9C. Radio Schwabmünchen and Radio Fantasy CLASSICS joins 11 other stations approved and assigned by the BLM.

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New DAB+ stations in Augsburg
19.07.2018 - Bayerische Landeszentrale fur neue Medien (BLM) WorldDAB Member - Germany Germany
Two stations will begin DAB+ transmissions in Augsburg, with Radio Schwabmünchen and Radio Fantasy Classics assigned by the Media Council of the Bavarian State Media Authority a data capacity of 60 CU (limited to 1 August 2028) by the Media Council of the Bavarian State Media Authority (BLM).

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More than 92% new cars have standard DAB+ in the UK
19.07.2018 - Digital Radio UK - United Kingdom United Kingdom
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.

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Yamaha RX-A680 and RX-A880 Aventage AV receivers
19.07.2018 - Netherlands Netherlands
The receivers offer streaming via Spotify, TIDAL or Deezer, playback via Apple Airplay or Bluetooth, or digital radio via DAB+.

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GFK Italy Survey: almost 4 million have a DAB+ receiver
19.07.2018 - DAB Italia WorldDAB Member - Italy Italy
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.

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New DAB+ licences issued to five Slovenian radio stations
19.07.2018 - Slovenia Slovenia
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.

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Bulgaria consults on DAB+ authorisations
19.07.2018 - Bulgaria Bulgaria
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.

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2018 Volkswagen Crafter
19.07.2018 - Australia Australia
Volkswagen will sell you active cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane assist, rear cross-traffic alert, electric folding mirrors, auto headlights and DAB+.

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2018 Mazda BT-50 GT dual-cab
18.07.2018 - Australia Australia
The infotainment is fitted with inclusions like satellite navigation and DAB+ digital radio for the 8.0-inch touchscreen system.

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