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South Tyrol has become the first region in Italy to broadcast DAB+ in tunnels. 12 tunnels in the Bolzano province are now equipped with DAB so listeners can enjoy 70 DAB+ stations uninterrupted while driving.

The infotainment system includes an 8.0in touchscreen with sat-nav and a DAB radio, which is fast, responsive and easy to use.

UK digital radio manufacturer Pure has announced the Elan E3, a mid-price table-top DAB+ receiver which is the first at this price to include a color screen. This is the first time that a SlideShow-capable digital radio receiver has been available for under £50 and may stimulate UK broadcasters' interest in SlideShow functionality.

5 years ago Germany was given the go-ahead for radio to be broadcast via DAB+, giving listeners a greater variety of content. Willi Schreiner, Managing Director of DRD Digital Radio GmbH Germany said "DAB+ will replace FM, as a foundation for radio in the digital age."

DAB+ offers a way for the Bauer Media Group to expand its radio business in Germany. According to Bauer Group CEO Andreas Schoo, DAB+ gives new impetus to the radio landscape, and with declining TV audiences, radio provides an effective alternative for advertisers.

Entry-level models come with DAB radio, sat-nav, alloy wheels, automatic wipers, Bluetooth, climate control, LED daytime running lights and cruise control.

This model includes DAB+ digital radio as part of the MZD-Connect infotainment scree.

The car comes equipped with features such as DAB radio and Bluetooth.

The Comand infotainment system in the car includes sat-nav, DAB+ digital radio, dual-zone climate control and LED headlights.

Frontier Silicon has upgraded its Verona 2 module which supports colour screen displays for DAB/DAB+ digital radios. Frontier’s new solution offers manufacturers a low cost way of incorporating colour screens into standard DAB / DAB+ radios. The first consumer product featuring this new technology is the Pure Elan E3.