Microsoft to offer technology to other automakers

According to Martin Thall, general manager of Microsoft’s automotive business unit, Microsoft is planning to announce another deal with a major automaker to use its Microsoft Auto operating system by the end of 2008.

Currently, Microsoft has two deales worldwide including its Sync system with Ford, and its Blue&Me system with Fiat which was launched in 2006 before FoMoCo jumped on. Sync, which is now offered in 12 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury models, is the fastest growing technology in the industry. More than 30,000 customers opted for Sync last year when purchasing a new Ford car.

However, the exclusive rights to the Microsoft Auto operating system end in the U.S. later this year, and other...
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Homer008 - 2/20/2008 8:17:11 PM

+1 Boost

that picture of M3 is stunningly awesome..whoooo wheeeee

teuton - 2/21/2008 3:18:15 AM

+2 Boost

Hope they dont mess up with the MS Auto OS like they did with the Vista!

hybridfarce - 2/21/2008 11:34:50 PM

+1 Boost

teuton, good observation. I hope any vehicle manufacturer will keep a solid firewall between engine/dynamics computers and entertainment system computers.