Apple has linked up with Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Mazda to offer seamless iPod integration in most of these automaker’s brands and models. This is good news for millions of iPod owners who would like to enjoy their iPod’s high quality sound in their automobiles. The iPod is the most popular digital music player in the world with over 58 million iPod units sold globally. With this partnership with Ford, GM and Mazda vehicles, over 70 percent of 2007 model vehicles in the US will have iPod integration. GM alone will deliver iPod integration on all fifty six of its models.

With iPod connectivity, owners can now enjoy the superb sound quality of their iPods while it is stored conveniently in the glove compartment. The integration will allow drivers to use their automobile’s multifunction controls to select their music, shuffle songs, and skip tracks and playlists.