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DTS will showcase its hybrid radio solution, Connected Radio, at RadioDays Europe. Jeff Jury, general manager, radio and automotive at DTS said "The DTS Connected Radio solution provides a global ecosystem for broadcasters and receiver manufacturers, leveraging metadata from a wide range of sources to deliver a uniform in-vehicle broadcast experience. We have worked closely with broadcasters and technology partners to deliver the first hybrid radio platform with rich, dynamic services on a global basis. Our solution puts broadcasters firmly in control of their listeners' hybrid radio experience."

The driving environment is equally as impressive, thanks to 8.3ins touchscreen with built-in DAB radio and two USB inputs, Autocar continues, adding that the S5 Sportback also offers an array of standard "comfort and safety" features, so there's no need to "plunder the options list".

RTI and Czech Radio Pilsen held a successful 'Day of Digital Radio' event on 9th March to highlight the benefits of digital radio. During the event a range of DAB+ radios were on show so participants could see the wide range of radios available on the market for their car and home.

The Landeszentrale für Medien und Kommunikation (LMK), Rhineland-Palatinate, has presented an innovative project aimed at facilitating entry into the digital world, especially for local radio and broadcasting media. The LMK has been working in cooperation with the University of Kaiserslautern and the TU Kaiserslautern exploring the suitability of the small-scale DAB transmitter concept for local radio.

On January 11 off the FM network in Nordland was turned off as part of the digital switchover underway in Norway. DAB is now the most common platform for radio in Nordland. 81 percent of all radio listeners use DAB, before shutdown the reach was 57 percent.

64 percent of northerners hear radio by DAB, compared with 74 percent before the digital switchover in the region, according to new figures.

BBC World Service English has launched as a 24/7 DAB+ station in the Netherlands. The station has launched in an agreement with Broadcast Digital Networks (BDN) and Mobiele TV Nederland (MTVNL).

BBC World Service English has announced the 24/7 DAB + radio service launched in the Netherlands. It has signed an agreement with Digital Broadcast Networks (BDN) and Mobile TV Netherlands (MTVNL).

Every Stepway has air conditioning, electric front windows, remote central locking, DAB radio and Bluetooth - and sensible steel wheels that look convincingly alloy without their wallet denting potential.

Digital Radio UK, together with the Radio Academy Midlands and RadioToday, are to hold a digital radio event in Birmingham. “Doing the DAB: Birmingham” will be similar to recent digital radio events in Manchester and Glasgow and will celebrate the strength of digital radio in Birmingham.