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According to a study conducted on behalf of WorldDAB, motorists are satisfied with the use of DAB+ in their cars. This study was detailed at the recent Automotive Event held in Munich.

The digitalisation of Norwegian radio has given the audience a wide variety of channels to choose from, and they seem to appreciate the diversity. 2.1 million Norwegians listen every week to channels that would not exist without the digital switchover.

Nissan has launched a special edition version of its top-selling Juke supermini crossover. Standard kit includes Xenon lights, sat-nav with reversing camera, DAB radio and keyless entry and starting.

Two DAB+ new initiatives have been launched in The Netherlands. In the Wageningen region, tests on channel 7B have been going on for several weeks and in Waddinxveen, starting last week, a new mux is on channel 9C. There will be additional experimental mux transmitters coming on line within the next few weeks

"Radio Hashtag+" (working title) today received approval from the Bayerisches Landeszentrale für neue Medien (BLM) for a DAB+ broadcasting licence on the regional network. The station will address 10 to 29-year-olds, who will be involved in the musical and content-related design of "Radio Hashtag+" through interaction and social media.

The Bayerisches Landeszentrale für neue Medien (BLM) has granted egoFM a DAB+ broadcasting licence on the national network. The radio service, which is not aimed at the mainstream audience, will play urban music to a target audience of 20 to 40 year-olds. 

Despite its reassuringly solid retro feel, there’s nothing old fashioned about this device. As well as offering FM and DAB/DAB+ there's a Bluetooth wireless speaker function included.

Standard equipment includes LED daytime running lights, a touchscreen infotainment system with both DAB radio and Smartlink for smartphone integration, 17ins alloy wheels, keyless go, Front Assist emergency braking and a leather steering wheel.

The British firm is keen to highlight the connected technology inside its latest vehicle. Features include the ability to control the DAB radio and music from your phone via this touchscreen, to get the full range of features it’ll need an internet connection.

Belfast-based station U105 has gone digital and launched across Northern Ireland to a catchment of more than 1.5 million. Station Director, Peter McVerry, said it was an historic day for the station: “Access to digital sets and an improved transmitter network across Northern Ireland meant the time is now right for U105 to go onto DAB.”