Damn.
Rough idle. Most likely a faulty fuel injector.
Trans shift. Don't let off the accelerator. More accel=higher shift point. This is not a problem. Not shifting at all on light throttle = problem.
CD player. Hmmm. Sounds like the laser is getting stuck on the worm gear . Sounds like a defective CD player.
Ticking. Light ticking is normal. If it is getting worse, then it may be related to rough idle problem.

Damn, sounds like you got a lemon brewing here....

Good luck and let us know!!!