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When it comes to listening via DAB, this comes pre-configured. By rotating the dial, you can select a channel. Push the dial in and it selects it. Off you go. As far as reception is concerned, it was absolutely flawless.

The latest Audi A8 is on display at RadioDays Europe. Audi is a thought leading company when it comes to connected cars. The model on display has a fully connected dashboard entertainment system, which can use the embedded SIM Card in the car or tether to the SIM from the driver's phone. The technology behind the integration includes RadioDNS.

Sales of DAB+ radios in Australia have increased by almost 25% last year. At the end of 2017, the counter stood at 3.8 million units. This concerns both portable radios and car radios. Meanwhile, 43% of radio listeners in the five major cities have a DAB+ radio.

The number of DAB+ digital radios in Australia climbed to 3.8 million in 2017, up 24% over the past 12 months, according to Commercial Radio Australia. Joan Warner, CEO of Commercial Radio Australia, said the increase in DAB+ devices was expected to continue in 2018, and that digital radio is now standard equipment in 47% of all new vehicles being sold.

On the feature front, the Swift Sport BeeRacing comes equipped with 7-inch infotainment system which includes navigator with 3D maps, DAB + radio, Bluetooth and MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

The Roberts Revival RD70 is a new version of a DAB radio you've probably seen before. There’s DAB, Bluetooth, FM and the aux input. A 3.5mm socket on the top plate lets you plug in other non-Bluetooth sources.

Sports and news station Love Sport Radio has had its official launch this morning on DAB digital radio across London.

In view of the competition for the network provider and the future licensing of digital radio in Greece, the event "The Future of Broadcast Radio in Europe with DAB+" aims at launching a crucial dialogue for the era, focusing and triggering new technological developments.

At the top of the range is the Active X which comes with partial leather upholstery with heated front seats, power-foldable door mirrors with puddle lights, Ford SYNC 3 Navigation system with DAB radio and 8in touchscreen.

From Sunday, SBS and ABC audiences in Hobart will have access to a range of new DAB services.