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A review of family friendly cars, many with DAB as standard.

At supermarket chain Real, there are new DAB+ radio's available from Lenco, Technaxx and Telefunken. How do they fare?

The Rio Pulse also gets 17-inch alloy wheels as standard, Bluetooth, 5-inch touchscreen with DAB radio and a raft of safety features including Electronic Stability Control, Vehicle Stability Management, Cornering Brake Control, Straight-Line Stability ...

The Radio World International eBook, “Global Digital Radio,” takes a look at how each region is preparing for the transition, planned FM switch-off dates and requirements, ways in which digital radio can pave the way to the connected car, how digital radio’s emergency warning functionality can provide relief in times of disaster, and more. Includes contributions from WorldDAB and Ofcom.

"DAB is an important technology for Slovakia and Towercom is proud to provide the infrastructure and technical expertise for this prestigious project. DAB is now on air on 4 transmitter sites in Bratislava, Banska Bystrica, Zilina and Kosice," said Zsolt Nagy, Towercom’s CTO.

New technologies are challenging automotive radio vendors to improve radio reception while meeting different sets of requirements and cost targets. Let’s consider some of these challenges and how new integrated circuit (IC) devices can help radio vendors tackle them.

The latest eBook from Radio World includes news on DAB around the world including details on planned FM switchoff dates and how countries are embracing digital and forging their unique paths forward.

Equipment featured in the standard Stelvio includes an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, DAB radio, Bluetooth, dual-zone climate control and a multi-function leather steering wheel.

In Munich last month, speakers from automotive manufacturers, regulators and the broadcast industry gathered to discuss the widespread adoption of DAB radio in the car.

Transmission services provider Media Broadcast is expanding Bundesmux reception across Germany. With the commissioning of new transmitters, DAB+ reception in the north-east of Germany will be significantly improved. Out-of-doors reception of the national multiplex will be expanded to 96% with the new transmitter locations, and more than 82% of citizens will be able to receive the national multiplex indoors.