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New Holden Colorado revealed
13.07.2016 - Australia Australia
The car comes quipped with Holden's MyLink infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto smartphone mirroring systems, digital radio and in-built satnav.

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Radio France on DAB+ in Eastern Paris
13.07.2016 - Radio France WorldDAB Member - France France
Radio France, radio stations are now available on DAB+ in eastern Paris. The CSA recently approved an application by TowerCast to undertake further trials of DAB+ with Radio France

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Easy takes on smooth
13.07.2016 - Australia Australia
Last month SCA launched digital radio station Easy. With over 26% of listeners now using digital radio and the recent Commercial Radio Australia digital ratings showing it now reaches 3.5 million Australians, SCA will be hoping to erode Smooth's recent mainstream ratings success.

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Registration open for WorldDAB General Assembly
13.07.2016 - WorldDAB News - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The theme of the 2016 edition, per WorldDAB, will be the momentum toward the rollout of DAB across Europe. Other areas of discussion will likely include emerging DAB markets, new business opportunities offered by DAB, the future of receivers, consumer marketing, and the dialogue with the automotive industry.

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VQ invests in manufacturing facility for DAB radio
13.07.2016 - VQ - United Kingdom United Kingdom
British audio brand VQ has invested a six figure sum in its digital radio manufacturing facility. The company, which now has Digital Tick status for its current range of radios, is also demonstrating its long term commitment to the DAB platform and its products by offering a three year warranty as standard.

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Desire for in-car DAB radio ranks high with UK drivers
13.07.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
A recent survey of more than 1200 people conducted by What Car?, reveals that the ability to connect your smartphone to your car and parking assistance are the top technologies UK car buyers seek. Bluetooth, satellite navigation and DAB radio also ranked high on buyers' lists of priorities.

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Registration opens for WorldDAB General Assembly
13.07.2016 - WorldDAB News - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The WorldDAB General Assembly 2016 is just about four months away, and now interested parties can register for the event on the WorldDAB website. The annual event will bring together policy makers, broadcasters and industry representatives with the goal of discussing the future of digital radio.

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Registrations open for WorldDAB General Assembly 2016
13.07.2016 - WorldDAB News - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Attendees include commercial and public broadcasters, Chip, receiver and equipment manufacturers, network operators, regulatory bodies, automotive manufacturers and national digital radio rollout bodies. The event offers unparalleled opportunities to discuss the current issues within the digital radio industry and to create a better understanding of the challenges affecting the market.

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Norway is a modern radio land
13.07.2016 - Norway Norway
Norway is the first country in Europe which will be switching over to DAB+ in January 2017. The main reason for why Norway is first is because of the Norwegian topography, with deep fjords, high mountains and scattered settlement patterns. This unique geography makes it particularly expensive to operate the Norwegian FM networks compared with other countries.

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VQ secures digital tick status on it’s award winning DAB radio range
13.07.2016 - VQ - United Kingdom United Kingdom
VQ is pleased to announce Digital Tick status for its current range of FM/DAB digital radios & bluetooth speakers from 12th July. The Digital Tick is administered by the independent body, Digital Radio UK.

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