A few months ago I noted that Apple had teamed up with Ford, GM and Mazda to allow iPods to connect to car stereos.

I now see that Ford and Microsoft are collaborating to enable voice-activated music and telephone calls for car drivers. The ‘Sync’ system will be available as an option in some models from 2008 and all models from 2009. This follows earlier work between Microsoft and Honda and Acura. 

In-car electronics is a key battleground between the different motor manufacturers and as the struggle for market-share continues we’re likely to see more announcements in this area. Read more at http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-12760_7-9672096-5.html