Microsoft and Hyundai-Kia announce in-car infotainment partnership
Microsoft and Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group (HKAG) have announced they have entered into a long-term agreement to co-develop the next generation of in-car infotainment systems.
Microsoft and HKAG say they will deliver "new and innovative solutions" based on the Microsoft Auto software platform, bringing the future of in-car technology to Hyundai-Kia drivers worldwide.
The first product, a next-generation infotainment system that provides voice-controlled connectivity between mobile devices, will be introduced in the North American market in 2010.
With plans to expand into multimedia and navigation devices, the next-gen infotainment offerings are described as comparable to mini-PCs with new functions and upgrades available via software program updates.
Microsoft and HKAG say they will deliver "new and innovative solutions" based on the Microsoft Auto software platform, bringing the future of in-car technology to Hyundai-Kia drivers worldwide.
The first product, a next-generation infotainment system that provides voice-controlled connectivity between mobile devices, will be introduced in the North American market in 2010.
With plans to expand into multimedia and navigation devices, the next-gen infotainment offerings are described as comparable to mini-PCs with new functions and upgrades available via software program updates.