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WorldDAB reports record DAB receivers sales
16.05.2018 -
- United Kingdom 
WorldDAB has reported that almost 12 million DAB receivers were sold in 2017 in Europe and Asia Pacific, amounting to a new record in yearly sales. The report outlines the uptake of DAB across all major digital radio markets.
(Radio World) Read more
2018 Spyker C8 Preliator Spyder
16.05.2018 - United Kingdom
The infotainment and audio system are all present and correct and include support for music apps like Spotify and Apple Music. Standard spec throws in a digital DAB+ radio, Bluetooth support, and Apple iPhone connectivity, as well as a stereo with aluminum speaker covers and a 300-watt amplifier.
(Top Speed) Read more
Record year for DAB receiver sales
15.05.2018 -
- United Kingdom
Patrick Hannon, President, WorldDAB said: “The last 12 months have been a strong period for DAB radio. International receiver sales are at their highest level ever – boosted by the switch-off of FM in Norway and strong growth in other European markets."
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Slovenia wants to switch off FM in 2022
15.05.2018 - Slovenia
Slovenia has drawn up a blueprint to disconnect FM by 22 February 2022. After several years of testing, 12 national radio stations have been received in Slovenia since September 2016 via DAB+. About 70% of the country is covered by seven channels, including major cities and major motorways.
(Radio NL) Read more
2017: a record year for DAB receiver sales
15.05.2018 -
- United Kingdom
- Australia 
- Belgium 
- Denmark 
- Norway 
- Netherlands 
- Switzerland 
- Italy 
- France 
- Germany 
Almost 12 million DAB receivers were sold in 2017 in Europe and Asia Pacific, a new record for yearly sales. Almost half (5.9m) of the sales were for automotive devices, with key markets showing a significant increase in the number of cars sold with DAB fitted as standard.
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Slovenia plans to switch to digital radio for 2022
14.05.2018 - Slovenia
The most important Slovenian radio stations are scheduled to switch to DAB+ on 22 February 2022. Slovenia currently has 12 DAB+ services, covering over 70% of the population.
(VPRT) Read more
RTBF launches new DAB+ channel as part of new cross-media platform
14.05.2018 - Belgium
Eight new radio channels will be part of Tarmac - the new cross-media platform launched by RTBF. One channel will be the DAB+ test channel currently used by RTBF, which was confirmed by its director of radio production Laurent Finet.
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2018 Drive to Digital Scheduled for 25 September
11.05.2018 - United Kingdom
Drive to Digital is now an annual event for the radio industry and will be held at the British Museum on 25 September with 300 attendees from across the radio industry. The list of speakers and agenda will be confirmed in coming weeks.
(Radio magazine) Read more
New Subaru XV review
11.05.2018 - United Kingdom
Our range-topping 2.0I Se premium Lineartronic comes with touchscreen DAB radio and sat nav, heated leather seats (with power adjustment for the driver), auto lights and wipers, power glass sunroof, adaptive cruise control and keyless entry and start.
(Manchester Evening News) Read more
New Renault Clio, Captur and Megane
11.05.2018 - United Kingdom
Captur Play includes the addition of two-tone exterior paintwork, 16-inch alloy wheels, DAB, Bluetooth, smartphone integration, cruise control, air conditioning and electrically-adjustable and heated door mirrors..
(FleetNews) Read more