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A report by Bayerische Landeszentrale für neue Medien, has reported that 20.1 percent of the population aged over 14 or over in Bavaria have at least one DAB+ receiver in their household. LM President Siegfried Schneider welcomes the development: "The increasing popularity of digital radio receivers in Bavaria is a very positive signal for digital radio across Germany..."

Digitalradio Deutschland looks back at the important milestones achieved with DAB+ during the first half of 2017. An important achievement was the adoption of the "Action Plan for the Transformation of Radio Broadcasting into the Digital Age" by the Digital Radio Board. The action plan includes a roadmap with eight measures that provide a framework for the digitalisation of the radio broadcast.

The new A5 Coupe with a sporty twist. Standard gear includes Bluetooth, navigation, DAB+ digital radio and a 10-speaker sound system.

ARD and Media Broadcast have set up DAB+ broadcasting networks in the main holiday areas in Germany. Michael Fuhr recommends 5 DAB+ radios for your travels.

Upload Radio, produced by Folder Media, covers more than 6 million people on three DAB multiplexes, including much of London, and the city of Liverpool. A one-hour slot on the station is priced at £20 (US$26) per multiplex. As well as on DAB digital radio, the station has been broadcasting since April, online and via the U.K. Radioplayer.

Standard equipment includes a 7.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system with DAB digital radio and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto support.

To prevent the loss of in-car radio reception while travelling, V-Traffic, TDF and Alpine have launched Radiobridge, a smart hybrid radio system for better radio program listening continuity.

The BBC is operating a digital pop-up station this September to celebrate the 50th anniversary of BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2. Radio 1 Vintage will be available live on DAB digital radio, online and via BBC iPlayer Radio and UK Radio Player.

The application deadline for DAB+ Berlin and Brandenburg has now passed, with 24 applications received by mabb. This makes it very likely that soon there will be a second multiplex in addition to a private multiplex for Berlin and the surrounding area, which will be heard in Berlin and all over Brandenburg in the medium term.

Hyundai will launch its new i30 Tourer to UK customers in July. Standard kit for the starting trim includes DAB radio, a multifunction steering wheel, USB and auxiliary connectors plus Bluetooth connectivity.