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Entry price cars come with 15in alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, a DAB radio with USB and aux connections, Bluetooth with steering wheel-mounted controls, electric front and rear windows and driver's seat height adjustment.

A new piece of legislation that will pave the way for small-scale DAB to become a permanent fixture in UK broadcasting has received cross-party support. The Bill will allow the ten trials taking place in the UK to remain on-air and facilitate the creation of additional small-scale multiplexes. Small-scale DAB is seen as a cheaper way of distributing radio stations, particularly community stations across a much smaller area than traditional local DAB multiplexes.

The "big four" of British radio - BBC, Global, Bauer and Wireless - will open the European Radio Show at the end of January in Paris. WorldDAB is hosting a session on Tuesday, January 31 titled 'Digital radio in UK and Europe - Digital radio in the UK and Europe.'

The RAS has further expanded the reception of digital radio programmes via DAB+ in South Tyrol. The new stations in Enneberg, Gsies, Rabenstein, Rauth, Schlinig, Anterselva, Pragsertal and Kurzras were put into operation this week. This means that now 99.3 percent of the South Tyrolean population can receive 21 digital radio programs without interference

The Norwegian broadcasters started switching off the FM-network. The three major operators, including public service broadcaster NRK, have shut down in region 1 (the Northern county of Nordland) and a map showing current P4 FM coverage has a clear patch of nothing where distribution now is digital.

Nissan also adds features such as the NissanConnect with satellite navigation and DAB digital radio, rear view camera 360 degrees, rear parking sensors and LED headlamps.

The Pure Highway h270sb looks very smart and sleek and offers a great range of choice when it comes to listening to music. With DAB/DAB+, a CD player and Bluetooth, you’ll be spoilt for choice. The attractive design and large number of features make it good value for money..

EuroDAB Italia has welcomed a new station as Radio Kiss Kiss now broadcasts via DAB+. The station boasts some 2 million faithful listeners each day.

The official switching off of most FM stations to DAB started in Norway overnight. Representatives from radio in Norway and around the world gathered to mark the occasion, throwing a switch from FM to DAB and DAB+.

Italy’s RAS (Radiotelevisione special agency) has expanded the reception of DAB + programs in South Tyrol and plans to begin its DSO in 2017.Digital radio has also made great strides in Switzerland.The UK is a likely candidate for the next major player to make the switch to DAB from analogue FM.