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Thanks to the Pure Move R3 radio, you can listen to your favorite stations by moving under the DAB band. This pocket radio which has a DAB receiver, allows thanks to this one to enjoy the sound without any interference.

It is also MusicCast, to read the music via the network and share it with other pieces in multiroom. In the radius of the differences, there is also the disappearance of the AM radio reception replaced by the DAB+ (RNT). And there are now two antennas for wireless WiFi & Bluetooth connections.

New DAB+ channels are being launched in Belgium, Luxembourg and northern France. New channels will be launched in Lille from 19 June, while DAB+ is being expanded in the Flanders region of Belgium. Test broadcasts are also taking place in Luxembourg.

Standard kit includes halogen projector headlights, fog lights, 16-inch steel wheels with hubcaps, an eight-inch centre touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, DAB+ digital radio, cruise control, front and rear sensors and a reverse camera.

At the SRG Industry Forum 2018, Philippe Zahno, President of the Working Group on Digital Migration (DigiMig), announced the group would favour a switchover from 2021 to conclude in 2022. The event also discussed DAB+ network expansion plans and the work being undertaken to convert drivers to digital radio.

On the opening day of the conference, WorldDAB, in partnership with SADIBA, SENTECH and the University of the Witwatersrand, will be hosting a dedicated DAB+ seminar. With South Africa’s ongoing DAB+ trial about to be extended, and the regulator soliciting industry responses to its consultation paper on implementing digital radio, there is strong interest in moving to digital and the opportunities that DAB+ enables.

From 19 June, a new transmission operation will begin in Lille with 39 stations, 27 of which will be broadcast exclusively via DAB+. French broadcasting authority CSA will also announce further plans to expand DAB+, with most of the country to be covered by 2021.

Michael Hill from Radioplayer discusses the importance of in-car radio, citing key statistics from WorldDAB.

The entry-level Design 1.2-litre (110PS) features air conditioning, DAB Radio with USB and Bluetooth audio streaming and 16-inch steel wheels with styled wheel covers.

The entry-level Design 1.2-litre (110PS) Turbo Start/Stop 6-manual model features standard specification including air conditioning, DAB Radio with USB and Bluetooth audio streaming and 16-inch steel wheels with styled wheel covers.