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Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series 2018
06.05.2018 - Toyota WorldDAB Member - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
There’s the large 8.0-inch colour touchscreen with integrated factory sat-nav, complemented by twin displays (with wireless headphones) for cosseted second-row passengers and the quality nine-speaker sound system (with DAB+ digital radio, Bluetooth streaming, CD and DVD player).
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2019 Mercedes-Benz G500 & G63 AMG
05.05.2018 - Mercedes-Benz Group AG WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
FM is slowly being replaced by digital radio in many parts of the world, so DAB+ is a must if you want to high quality radio, and is included in the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G500 and G63 AMG.
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Subaru Outback Executive Plus S
04.05.2018 - Spain![Spain Spain](/assets/flags/es-0105af8bcb0833ad75f5f014542361ab.gif)
For connectivity systems, the new Subaru has a new 8-inch screen to link the phones through Apple Car Play and Android Auto. There is DAB+ digital radio, bluetooth connectivity, auxiliary connector and several USB, also in the rear seats with two new sockets.
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WHP5407 Thomson
04.05.2018 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
The integrated DAB + digital radio and FM receiver of the base makes the hi-fi system suitable for digital radio as well as the wireless headphone.
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Xperi confirms DTS Connected Radio is now available
04.05.2018 - United States![United States United States](/assets/flags/us-4b3de4d03b313e9894f068d2d9dac1a5.gif)
Xperi Corp. recently announced the commercial availability of the DTS Connected Radio API. The DTS Connected Radio platform will enable broadcasters to deliver new and engaging services into connected cars of the future.
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Bulgaria launches DAB+ trial multiplex
04.05.2018 - Bulgaria![Bulgaria Bulgaria](/assets/flags/bg-8d3ec04a35bdfc19621eac118a6f5c3e.gif)
On May 1st BORT (Bulgarian Operators Radio and Television) and ET DIP Trading launched a DAB+ trial multiplex which will last for six months. The transmitter will cover the capital Sofia and surrounding area. The multiplex will contain 16 radio stations not currently available on analogue.
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More Australians listening to radio
03.05.2018 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
More Australians are consuming radio across multiple platforms in the marketplace, with 88% of people having listened to an AM/FM/DAB+ either via free to air broadcast or online in the last week, three times as many people than the second highest audio platform.
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2018 Mazda CX-5
03.05.2018 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
The petrol-only Maxx gets cheap 17-inch steel wheels, LED headlights, power folding mirrors, 7.0-inch screen with MZD Connect, DAB+, push-button start, rear parking sensors, reversing camera and excellent safety extras such as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and forward/reverse AEB.
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Number of DAB+ radios approaching one million
03.05.2018 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
The number of DAB+ radios sold in the Netherlands is approaching one million, according to research by GfK and JATO Dynamics.
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More and more car drivers rely on digital radio
03.05.2018 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
But the most important thing about DAB+ is traffic data, says media technology professor Ulrich Schmedes. "Where, for example, my car radio shows me where there is a traffic jam and that also integrates directly into my navigation." That's why DAB+ is in demand, especially for frequent travelers, says automotive mechatronics engineer Frank Kaatz.
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