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Majority of UK Radio Listening Is Now Digital, RAJAR Data Shows
21.05.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
In the United Kingdom, the use of digital sources for radio has reached 50.9%, up from 47.2% a year ago, accounting for the majority of all listening for the first time, according to RAJAR Q1 2018 data.
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2018 Nissan Leaf
21.05.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
A central "NissanConnect EV" seven-inch touchscreen takes care of most of the vehicles features, including DAB radio, smartphone connectivity and the all-important navigation.
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Pure digital radios relaunch in Australia
21.05.2018 - Pure - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
Local distributor Aqipa is confident in Pure’s relaunch, following increased roll-out of DAB+ in Australia: “As the pioneers of digital radio, we’re confident that Pure’s core competencies of good, British engineering along with stylish design will be appealing and well received by our consumers, especially as the roll out of DAB+ continues across the country.”
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Aqipa relaunches Pure in Australia after two-year absence
21.05.2018 - Pure - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
Melbourne-based, Aqipa, has re-launched UK digital radio brand ‘Pure’ in Australia, following Powermove Distribution’s attempt several years prior. Aqipa Australia Sales and Marketing Director, Sohan Karunaratne, asserts they’re “confident” in Pure’s competencies, following the increased roll-out of DAB+ in Australia.
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Peugeot 208 Allure
20.05.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
All the audio and communications equipment, including DAB Digital radio and Bluetooth connectivity, is accessed via the 7” multifunction colour touchscreen.
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DAB+ test broadcasts take place in Lille
19.05.2018 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
In the region around the French city of Lille, the first test broadcasts with DAB + have been broadcast since this week. The broadcasts will officially start on 19 June. This is part of the French government's digitisation plan to ensure all major urban regions and motorways have DAB+ coverage by 2020.
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Digital listening reaches 50.9 percent in UK
18.05.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Listening across all digital platforms (DAB, apps and online, voice-controlled speakers, DTV) in the United Kingdom has reached 50.9 percent, up from 47.2 percent a year ago, according to Rajar Q1 2018 data released 17 May.
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Shenzhen Locitech DAB H60
18.05.2018 - China![China China](/assets/flags/cn-d09ffd9681d3c9db34a183cbda3d8ea0.gif)
The DAB+ radio supports FM, 10 favorite station presets and handsfree calls. It doubles as a remote-controlled digital alarm clock with sleep and snooze functions. Having an S/N ratio more than 70dBA and distortion less than 1 percent, the radio can produce hi-fi sounds.
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Majority of radio listening now digital in Britain
18.05.2018 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
The British radio industry has hailed a major event: digital listening has, for the first time, according to RAJAR, a new record share of 50.9%, against 47.2%, a year ago. Continued growth from the 47.2% recorded in the first quarter of 2017 and the 24% of the first quarter of 2010, when the government's Digital Radio Action Plan, which spearheaded a program to advance digital radio, was launched.
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Fiat Tipo 2018
18.05.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
All Tipos feature air conditioning, electric front windows, DAB radio and Bluetooth.
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