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Swiss regulator BAKOM estimates 3.5 million DAB+ devices in use
18.04.2018 - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
Swiss regulator Bakom has announced that there are about 3.5 million DAB+ devices in circulation in Switzerland. This is following reports that in 2017, nearly 600,000 DAB+ radios were purchased, and that around 85% of all new vehicles sold are now pre-fit with a DAB+ radio.
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Will Denmark switch off FM by 2021?
18.04.2018 - Denmark![Denmark Denmark](/assets/flags/dk-551ff5f3734a91169ba24cb4695a7870.gif)
Initially, Denmark only wanted to begin a transition to digital radio after digital listening figures exceeded 50% (currently at 36%). But the Danish Ministry of Culture is proposing that FM should be switched off two years after it has been determined that the 50 percent threshold has been exceeded, but that switchover should occur if the target isn't reached by 2021.
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Toyota Hilux range gains three new models
18.04.2018 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
DAB radios are now fitted into the new models introduced in the Toyota Hilux range - Rogue, Rugged and Rugged X.
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New Volkswagen Tiguain AllSpace
18.04.2018 - South Africa![South Africa South Africa](/assets/flags/za-0a1bb0c29fdd4c2c41ad4b258a49ec9f.gif)
All three trim levels have a generous list of standard equipment that includes climate control, parking sensors and 18-inch alloy wheels, plus VW’s Discover Navigation infotainment system with DAB and Bluetooth connectivity.
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Manchester's Key 103 to be rebranded as Hits Radio following investment by Bauer
18.04.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Manchester radio station Key 103 is to be renamed Hits Radio, as part of a multi-million pound investment from Bauer Media to make the station its fourth national radio offering on DAB.
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Bauer Media launches fourth national radio brand - Hits Radio
18.04.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The new station Hits Radio will begin broadcasting at 6am on Monday 4 June on DAB+, and will be the fourth national station launched by Bauer Media, and the first based out of Manchester.
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Bauer to launch new DAB national radio station in the UK
18.04.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Bauer Media have unveiled plans for a brand new national DAB station set to launch in the UK at 6am on 4 June in the UK. Hits Radio will be the first major national commercial digital radio station to broadcast out of Manchester.
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Key 103 to rebrand as Hits Radio and go national
18.04.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Major changes are heading to Bauer’s Big City Network in June, including a new national DAB station called Hits Radio broadcasting from Manchester from 4 June. Hits Radio is to replace The Hits on local DAB multiplexes around the UK, and be available along side Bauer’s FM stations.
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Bauer Media announces new DAB station Hits Radio
18.04.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Due to launch on Monday 4 June at 6am, Hits Radio will be the fourth national radio station operated by Bauer, and is the first major national commercial DAB station to be broadcast from Manchester.
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2018 Suzuki Swift Sport
18.04.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
There’s a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system fitted as standard in the centre of the dash. This provides access to sat nav, DAB radio, Android Auto and Apple Carplay.
(Motoring Research) Read more