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The 2016 range is headlined by the addition of standard satellite navigation with traffic updates, 10-speaker JBL sound and DAB+ digital radio.

Even the entry-level model comes with air-conditioning, remote locking, electric door mirrors, a digital radio and a multifunction steering wheel.

Ahead of the digital switchover in Norway next year, NRK is driving a campaign to educate consumers about the benefits of having DAB digital radio in their cars.

There's no shortage of technology on board the car with the 8-inch Ford Sync system embedded in the dash, and that offers a link to your iPhone or Android handset, with voice control, DAB radio and Bluetooth as standard.

The A5 SE benefits from a 10-speaker system, which provides clear and impressive sound. On top of this, you’ll find Bluetooth connectivity and DAB radio. It also features MP3 connectivity on top.

Entry-level S trim cars come with standard features such as digital radio, Bluetooth, USB and AUX sockets, alloy wheels, air con and automatic headlights.

This model will come with online infotainment system, 18-inch alloy wheels, Nappa Leather trimmed steering wheel, and an interior fitted with Black Ash Open-Pore wood trim and equipped with DAB+ digital radio.

Switzerland's Department of Communications (Bakom) have announced the launch of an information campaign to accompany the switch from UKW to DAB radio. It has put out a public tender for the conception of a national campaign.

Joan Warner’s message for countries which already have or will soon have DAB+ is to understand that smartphone manufacturers have many options for new features in which to invest their resources. Therefore, you must offer them an incentive, “If you put a DAB+ chip in your phone to test the market, we will give you free advertising. It should be a deal too good to pass up.”

Listeners in the cities of Bratislava, Banská Bystrica, Košice, Nitra Levice can now enjoy digital radio thanks to the continued expansion of the DAB+ in Slovakia.