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A pop-up digital radio station will launch in September in the run up to BBC Radio Cymru's 40th birthday. Radio Cymru Mwy is due to run for 15 weeks from 19 September and broadcast every weekday morning.

South Tyrol has become the first region in Italy to broadcast DAB+ in tunnels. 12 tunnels in the Bolzano province are now equipped with DAB so listeners can enjoy 70 DAB+ stations uninterrupted while driving.

The infotainment system includes an 8.0in touchscreen with sat-nav and a DAB radio, which is fast, responsive and easy to use.

UK digital radio manufacturer Pure has announced the Elan E3, a mid-price table-top DAB+ receiver which is the first at this price to include a color screen. This is the first time that a SlideShow-capable digital radio receiver has been available for under £50 and may stimulate UK broadcasters' interest in SlideShow functionality.

5 years ago Germany was given the go-ahead for radio to be broadcast via DAB+, giving listeners a greater variety of content. Willi Schreiner, Managing Director of DRD Digital Radio GmbH Germany said "DAB+ will replace FM, as a foundation for radio in the digital age."

DAB+ offers a way for the Bauer Media Group to expand its radio business in Germany. According to Bauer Group CEO Andreas Schoo, DAB+ gives new impetus to the radio landscape, and with declining TV audiences, radio provides an effective alternative for advertisers.

Entry-level models come with DAB radio, sat-nav, alloy wheels, automatic wipers, Bluetooth, climate control, LED daytime running lights and cruise control.

This model includes DAB+ digital radio as part of the MZD-Connect infotainment scree.

The car comes equipped with features such as DAB radio and Bluetooth.

The Comand infotainment system in the car includes sat-nav, DAB+ digital radio, dual-zone climate control and LED headlights.