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The recent WorldDAB Automotive conference was the occasion to announce record sales of DAB+ receivers in the world in 2017, with 12 million receivers sold. Nearly half (5.9 million) of sales of these receivers have been in original equipment in cars. Cumulative sales of DAB / DAB+ receivers have now reached 65 million.

“More than 560,000 of the new cars sold in 2017 were fitted with DAB+ radio,” said CRA chief executive officer, Joan Warner. The number of DAB+ digital radios generally in Australia continues to grow with strength, with the latest figures reflecting an increase of 24% in units in the past 12 months.

The Meisterstück comes pretty fully stacked with options for playing your music. As well as the CD drive, there’s FM, DAB (and DAB+) and internet radio, two auxiliary ports to wire in external sources, a USB port, optical port and an ethernet socket.

In the United Kingdom, the use of digital sources for radio has reached 50.9%, up from 47.2% a year ago, accounting for the majority of all listening for the first time, according to RAJAR Q1 2018 data.

A central "NissanConnect EV" seven-inch touchscreen takes care of most of the vehicles features, including DAB radio, smartphone connectivity and the all-important navigation.

Local distributor Aqipa is confident in Pure’s relaunch, following increased roll-out of DAB+ in Australia: “As the pioneers of digital radio, we’re confident that Pure’s core competencies of good, British engineering along with stylish design will be appealing and well received by our consumers, especially as the roll out of DAB+ continues across the country.”

Melbourne-based, Aqipa, has re-launched UK digital radio brand ‘Pure’ in Australia, following Powermove Distribution’s attempt several years prior. Aqipa Australia Sales and Marketing Director, Sohan Karunaratne, asserts they’re “confident” in Pure’s competencies, following the increased roll-out of DAB+ in Australia.

All the audio and communications equipment, including DAB Digital radio and Bluetooth connectivity, is accessed via the 7” multifunction colour touchscreen.

In the region around the French city of Lille, the first test broadcasts with DAB + have been broadcast since this week. The broadcasts will officially start on 19 June. This is part of the French government's digitisation plan to ensure all major urban regions and motorways have DAB+ coverage by 2020.

Listening across all digital platforms (DAB, apps and online, voice-controlled speakers, DTV) in the United Kingdom has reached 50.9 percent, up from 47.2 percent a year ago, according to Rajar Q1 2018 data released 17 May.