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The practical McLaren you can use on business
07.04.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The 570S is comprehensively equipped with a full infotainment system including an all new TFT digital instrument cluster that changes configuration according to driving mode, a seven-inch IRIS touchscreen, now with integrated climate control functionality, Bluetooth connectivity and DAB digital / SIRIUS satellite radio (depending on market), mounted on a ‘floating’ centre console.
(Business Car Manager) Read more
Toyota releases prices & spec details for facelifted Avensis
07.04.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The new Toyota Avensis Busines Edition now comes with DAB as standard in the United Kingdom.
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Graham Norton announces Radio 2 Eurovision
07.04.2015 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
BBC Radio 2 will bring back its pop-up radio station for the Eurovision this year, Graham Norton has just announced. Radio 2 Eurovision will be on DAB and celebrate the best of the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 and complement programming of the annual singing competition on BBC Radio 2 and TV networks BBC One and BBC Three.
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Polish Radio develops channel for senior citizens
07.04.2015 - Poland![Poland Poland](/assets/flags/pl-71565849aa0e8a6f892f1f8fd203a95a.gif)
Polish Radio is working on the development of a digital radio, but also on the extension of its programme line-up, reports Media2.pl. A new radio channel dedicated to senior citizens will start up in January 2016.
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VRT starts test transmissions in DAB+
07.04.2015 - Belgium![Belgium Belgium](/assets/flags/be-96296ae64d7cbb085a8ef80198dd6c73.gif)
The Flemish public broadcaster VRT has launched a test with DAB+.
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The new Civic, advance in the renewal of the Honda range
06.04.2015 - Spain![Spain Spain](/assets/flags/es-0105af8bcb0833ad75f5f014542361ab.gif)
Just one of the main innovations of the 2015 Japanese compact is the inclusion of the information and audio system on-board Honda Connect, compatible with the Android 4.0.4 operating system. It has an integrated AM/FM and DAB Digital Radio System and radio over the internet.
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BBC Radio 2 Eurovision Returns!
04.04.2015 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The digital radio pop-up service, which launched for the first time last year, will offer Eurovision fans the most comprehensive coverage of the song contest to date, kicking off on Thursday 21 May through to Sunday 24 May with a mix of live shows, interviews and musical treats in the 60th anniversary year of the famous competition.
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Commentary: Standards for Hybrid Radio
03.04.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Hybrid radio is growing in importance across the industry globally. In seamlessly combining the best qualities of broadcast radio and the Internet, we're developing a powerful and valuable distribution platform that leverages the most out of existing broadcast assets.
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Kia Rio and Sorento with DAB as standard
02.04.2015 - Italy![Italy Italy](/assets/flags/it-ed6e2b1f4508b8d75c63827fa7d8d0bd.gif)
New Kia Rio and Sorrento models will now come with DAB as standard in Italy.
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"Digital radio is good for motorists
02.04.2015 - Sweden![Sweden Sweden](/assets/flags/se-d61ffaa3c414cecc50f451920f7466b2.gif)
The transition to digital radio can provide motorists many new services such as real-time information on accidents, slippery roads, closed roads and lanes, writes Olaf Meng, Garmin Europe and Petter Djerf, Mediamobile.