Kia Motors America and Microsoft unveil Kia UVO

Kia Motors America and Microsoft have unveiled Kia UVO, powered by Microsoft, a new in-car infotainment system with voice- and touch-activated features.

Microsoft said that with UVO, drivers and passengers can directly access music files, change radio stations, make or answer phone calls, send and receive SMS text messages, and operate a rear-view camera when the driver shifts into reverse, all through voice-activated controls using Microsoft speech recognition technology.

Microsoft also said that the features of UVO include speech recognition; a 4.3-inch full-color display screen; and MyMusic, a jukebox-type function that enables drivers to shuffle between music sources including personal music folders, an MP3 player, or AM/FM and satellite radio.

UVO is built on the Microsoft Windows Embedded Auto software platform. The system will be offered during the third quarter of 2010, starting with the 2011 Kia Sorento CUV, Microsoft added.

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