Microsoft has released a new generation of Windows onboard systems

Over the years, the Microsoft Sync system has driven various types of automotive infotainment systems. Ford, Kia, BMW, Nissan, and Fiat all use Windows-specific versions to create their own interfaces and systems. Microsoft looks at building its own "Metro" user interface for Windows for future car use.

Microsoft executive Steve Teixeira talked about the future of car Windows at Build. Their concept is actually very similar to Apple's CarPlay. After connecting the smartphone to the car, users will see the mobile interface projected onto the car display through the Mirrorlink standard.

Microsoft's car concept of Windows is being tested in some real cars. The existing prototype uses a different connection standard, Mirrorlink, from the Apple CarPlay system. It is currently being used on Nokia Symbian phones and Sony Xperia Z phones, but if more infotainment systems begin to adopt the standard, it is expected to receive more extensive support. Volkswagen, Toyota, Honda and Citroen are all building cars that support Mirrorlink, and two car audio manufacturers, Alpine and Pioneer, also support the standard.

The new car Windows concept essentially extends the capabilities of Windows Phone directly to the on-board display. During the demo - crashed once, it shows that it is clearly still in the conceptual stage - Teixeira talked about developers will be able to create applications that fit the car. Microsoft also demonstrated a related app store in the demo.

On the start page of the interface, you can see the maximum speed of the road you are on, the large buttons for common tasks (mags), the buttons for mute, review, search and settings, and the options, time, temperature, network at the top of the screen. Model and device power. You can pin common tasks on the start page just like on a Windows 8 tablet or a Windows Phone smartphone.

Just as Apple officially launched CarPlay after demonstrating iOS in the car concept for a while, the car Windows is not yet ready for launch. Teixeira did not disclose the timetable for the launch of the system, and also refused to respond whether there were car manufacturers interested in using Mirrorlink and the new car Windows. It may take some time before it can be launched, but at least Microsoft realizes that it needs to adopt different strategies to bring its products to future cars.