source: http://www.fastcoolcars.com/saleen.htm

Pandora Inc. has made a deal with electronics creator Pioneer Corp. to make it simpler for drivers to listen to personalized radio service in their car, this will help bring web radio one step closer to grabbing a built-in spot on auto dashboards. This new development is a direct challenge to radio broadcasters of satellite and traditional radio, who have long dreaded the start of Internet radio in cars!

source: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704842604574642560838415386.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

“There will be no less than 380 in-vehicle electronics exhibitors at the show, ranging from companies offering new mobile TV devices to high-speed Internet access for cars. The show begins Thursday morning with a keynote speech by Alan Mulally, Ford’s chief executive, who is expected to highlight upgrades coming to Ford’s in-car, Microsoft-backed Sync system.” – John R. Quain

source: http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/06/at-ces-cars-take-center-stage/

OnStar is supplying car owners of the Chevrolet Volt total remote control over their cars for just about everything besides driving.

source: http://www.wwj.com/New-OnStar-Features-For-Chevy-Volt-Debut-At-CES/6041004

GM Chairman and CEO Ed Whitacre said Wed. he anticipates a return to profits this year.

source: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/gm-ceo-looks-to-bring-back-profits-in-2010-2010-01-06

In an economic down-turn, Argentine auto makers’ assembly fell 14.1% in ‘09 compared with 2008!

Total production was 512,924 automobiles last year, down from 597,086 in ‘08!

Source: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100106-712317.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines