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The growth of digital radio stations has driven an unprecedented boom for public and commercial sectors. Industry analysts expect a key milestone to be reached by the end of this year, when the majority of listeners tune in via digital radio instead of the old FM frequency. The government has said that once the target is reached, it will carry out a review that could lead to the FM signal being switched off altogether.

Yorkshire-based audio specialist Roberts Radio has launched a brand new range of DAB/FM radios designed to help you wake up with a smile. The new Ortus range includes a 'hit any button' snooze system for grabbing a few extra minutes of sleep and an adjustable sleep, snooze and nap timer for audio fade down.

In recent weeks, new initiatives and channels have been launched, adding to the existing DAB+ networks in the Netherlands. Radio.NL goes through the latest developments in each of the regions of the country.

The SEAT Leon has been updated for 2017. Inside, all but the entry level S model, have an eight-inch colour touchscreen, with USB connectivity, DAB radio and satellite navigation.

Germany's Ministry of Economics and Energy is working on initiatives for the promotion of digital radio DAB+ throughout the country. It recently put forward a draft recommendation that "high-quality radio receivers may only be traded if they are suitable for the reception of digital radio signals".

The upcoming radio event on DAB in Birmingham will feature a large panel of radio experts from across the West Midlands. Newly confirmed to speak at the event are Caroline Martin, lunchtime host of BBC West Midlands; Brett Spencer, Editor, Digital, BBC Radio 1, 1 Xtra, Radio 2, 6 Music, BBC Asian Network at BBC Radio; and Amy Southall, Midlands Officer, Student Radio Association. They join a line up from across Birmingham’s radio community.

The 2017 Mazda 2 Maxx Hatch comes complete with a six-speaker stereo with DAB+, bluetooth, USB and 7.0-inch touchscreen and Mazda's excellent 'MZD Connect' software.

Registration is open to attend WorldDAB Automotive 2017, which is taking place at the Holiday Inn in Munich on 21 June 2017. The programme has also been released, and focuses on radio's position in the dashboard today and in the future, covering topics such as the role of the autonomous car and the challenges facing governments and regulators today.

Toyota has launched a special edition Altitude version of its LandCruiser 200 Series GXL, with features including 6.1-inch touchscreen satellite navigation and six-speaker audio with DAB+ digital radio as standard.

Toyota has wheeled out a special edition Altitude version of its LandCruiser 200 Series GXL, with standard features including 6.1-inch touchscreen satellite navigation and six-speaker audio with DAB+ digital radio.