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Tangent Spectrum DAB radio
20.08.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The Spectrum DAB, combines FM and DAB functionality with Bluetooth support and a 3.5mm input for connecting portable music sources.

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2019 Hyundai Kona
20.08.2018 - Hyundai Motor Group WorldDAB Member - Australia Australia
For the first time in Australia, the Kona is available with an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation (below), also incorporating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with DAB+ digital radio.

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2019 Kia Cerato Sport+
18.08.2018 - Australia Australia
From the base S up, all Cerato models feature AEB with forward collision warning, an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB+ digital radio, lane-keep assist, front and rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines, tyre pressure monitoring, and six airbags.

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Cork to get new DAB+ digital radio multiplex
17.08.2018 - Ireland Ireland
A new small-scale digital radio multiplex is set to launch in Cork this August for a trial period of 12 months. Under a licence from ComReg, the experiment will be operated by éirdab and have the facility to provide around 20 radio stations.

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DAB+ coverage extends in Flanders region of Belgium
17.08.2018 - Netherlands Netherlands
Medialaan, the owner of the Flemish version of Q-Music and Joe FM has added three new stations on channel 11A: Q Music Non-Stop, Joe FM 70s and Joe FM 80s. The official commissioning of DAB+ Flanders is planned for September.

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Hyundai Tucson Highlander 2018
17.08.2018 - Hyundai Motor Group WorldDAB Member - Australia Australia
That's on top of the extensive kit offered in the Elite grade, including smart key and push-button start, rain-sensing wipers, tinted windows, a tyre pressure monitoring system, a reversing camera, an 8.0-inch multimedia touchscreen with built-in sat nav, DAB / DAB+ digital radio, an eight-speaker sound system with subwoofer, leather seats, two-way electrically adjustable driver's seat with electric lumbar adjustment, heated and folding exterior mirrors, and front and rear USB power outlets.

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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
15.08.2018 - Hyundai Motor Group WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The car gets a bold new look, a roomier interior and a host of technology. In addition, its interior appears plusher, thanks to the use of higher-quality materials, and gains a new infotainment system with a 7.0in or an 8.0in touchscreen. This includes a DAB radio, sat-nav and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring.

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New software library enhances DAB+
15.08.2018 - Fraunhofer IIS WorldDAB Member - Germany Germany
German company, the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, has upgraded its DAB+ software library to enhance the reception sensitivity of radio receivers. The company says this extends the range of coverage for broadcasters and increases the number of channels that can be received in vehicles.

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Teufel Radio 3sixty
15.08.2018 - Netherlands Netherlands
The Teufel Radio 3sixty has just three start channels, namely FM, DAB+ and internet radio. Five favorite FM, DAB and Internet radio stations or Spotify playlists can be stored.

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Fraunhofer Updates DAB+ Software Library
14.08.2018 - Fraunhofer IIS WorldDAB Member - Germany Germany
The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS say it is now offering an update to its DAB+ software library that will improve in-vehicle reception, make more stations available and add Emergency Warning Functionality.

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