Code-Alarm, a manufacturer of remote vehicle safety and security systems, and @Road, which develops and provides location-enhanced wireless Internet applications and platforms, have established an alliance to deliver a Web-based telematics solution for use by motorists in their vehicles through retail channels. The parties anticipate initiating market activities with a pilot program in Detroit, MI. The companies expect to deliver through selected automotive retail channels telematics solutions that leverage the @Road LocationSmart technology platform and Code-Alarm’s automotive sensor technology, electronics manufacturing, and distribution. The companies plan to offer vehicle diag-nostics, stolen-vehicle recovery, emergency roadside assistance, location-based yellow pages, real-time traffic reports, interactive navigation, and concierge services such as localized information on nearby hotels, restaurants, and gas stations. The @Road platform integrates GPS, wireless connectivity, and Internet-hosted applications. Code-Alarm will be responsible for vehicle connectivity and distribution of the telematics service package via Code-Alarm’s sales and marketing network, as well as for distribution, installation, and management of the call center and customer care. Based in Fremont, CA, @Road is an Internet information services company that provides loca-tion-enhanced wireless Internet solutions for mobile resource management. Code-Alarm manufac-tures remote vehicle safety and security systems for the world’s top automakers, including General Motors, Ford, DaimlerChrysler, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Honda, Toyota, Kia, Mazda, and Volkswagen.