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Continental's new DAB/ DAB+ radios include the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus technology for large vehicles. The radios can also accommodate the connection of two smartphones simultaneously that operators can access both business and personal data, or two operators can pair their mobiles. Continental offers a wide range of solutions for digital radio reception, to enable builders and fleet managers to be prepared for future European standards.

In this written interview, GatesAir CEO Bruce Swail touches on the company's plans for the near future, anticipating international and large-scale growth in DAB+ radio adoption, and touching on what the company will be showcasing at NAB this April.

In this written interview, Radio France CEO Sibyle Veil touches on the potential of DAB+, the reasons behind Radio France's investment in DAB+ and the public broadcaster's strategy in dealing with increasing competition from tech giants.

The CSA's call for application which closed on 16 March marked the first time the Walloon regulator issued a call for tenders for both DAB+ and FM frequencies.

Audi has rolled out its novelty "Function on Demand" service allowing customers to rent or permanently activate additional pre-installed services including infotainment options such as DAB+ digital radio, as well as other features including Matrix LED headlights and extended parking assistance.

Digital radio continues to make significant progress in Germany, with over 250 radio stations already available to listeners in DAB+. Most major radio stations available on the FM band are already broadcasting in DAB+, something which has helped increase interest in DAB+, with the number of households using DAB+ rising to 18.1 percent in 2018, compared to 15.7 percent in 2017.

France has removed DMB - previously expected to become the standard for digital transmission - from its national legislation in favour of DAB+, highlighting yet again the country's commitment to digital audio broadcasting. France plans to launch two DAB+ national multiplexes early next year, with regional and local networks already operating across a number of locations.

In this article, RadioDNS' Nick Piggott highlights a number of initiatives that have been put in place in order to enable widespread implementation of hybrid radio using RadioDNS open standards.

The Belgian non-profit organisation has suggested a ten-year transition period for the completion of the digital switchover, in order not to render FM receivers - which are still being sold - unusable.

The Polish Ministry of Interior and Administration supports the deployment of emergency warning systems on DAB+ digital radio. This would enable digital radio owners to be immediately informed of emergencies, even if the device is in stand-by mode.