Nokia teams up with Ford & Nissan

Besides introducing the 7710 and a couple of new cameraphones,
and announcing that they're planning to release as many as 40 new handsets next year, there was another bit of Nokia news this week, that they're teaming up with Ford and Nissan on better integrating cellphones into car consoles. 
First up is the Nissan Premera (pictured at right), a European model which utilizes Nokia's N-FORM system that allows users to dock their phone, and then automatically upload their phone book into the car's computer while utilizing the car's 7-inch LCD and buttons as a control system. Their system for Ford automobiles will be availble near the end of 2004, allowing hands-free use with Bluetooth connectivity, and also allowing phone information (such as caller ID and reading/sending text messages) to be shown on the car's display.