Consultation opens on mandating DAB in new UK cars
The Department for Transport has launched a consultation on proposals for new cars to come with DAB digital radio as standard.
Cars
New guidelines for in-car DAB experience
WorldDAB has updated its guidelines for car makers and broadcasters on the in-car DAB experience.
Prototype hybrid car radio unveiled
A prototype of a touchscreen radio for car dashboards, designed to show off the potential of ‘hybrid’ technology, has been unveiled.
Voice control could be future of in-car radio
New research has found that voice-control could be the future of in-car radio.
Record number of new cars with DAB
The number of new cars purchased with DAB digital radio as standard has reached 92.4%.
Sony reveals in-car DAB+ receiver with smartphone integration
Sony’s latest in-car DAB+ receiver will be its first to include smartphone integration.
Nextbase car DAB adapters go on sale
Dash cam manufacturer Nextbase has introduced two new car DAB adapters.
BBC iPlayer Radio app updated for cars
The BBC’s iPlayer Radio app has been updated to include a personalised experience for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Go Digital Car pilot launched in Surrey
A pilot scheme which aims to make it easier for drivers to get DAB digital radio in their car has been launched in Surrey.
New Kenwood aftermarket car stereo includes DAB+ and Spotify
The Kenwood DDX4018DAB features a 6.2″ LCD screen, Bluetooth connectivity, DAB/DAB+ reception and is Spotify ready.