Qoros Developing Windows Azure-Based Infotainment
Though Qoros won’t be heading to America anytime soon, the Chinese automaker is working on an infotainment system built on the Windows Azure cloud platform.
Dubbed QorosQloud, the infotainment will offer several market firsts through an eight-inch capacitive touchscreen that will respond to multi-touch gestures. It will incorporate the most advanced traffic information system in China to provide incident reports and real-time updates for traffic and arrival times. It will also sync with the user’s smartphone and calendar and is the world’s first system to integrate journey times.
Other features include advising the driver of parking space availability in the area where they’re heading and the ability to suggest accommodations and restaurants along the trip.
The QorosQloud will fully utilize the Windows Azure platform to create a “comprehensive information portal, connecting the driver, the car and the digital world,” according to the automaker. It will be the first infotainment system in China to enable users to choose when to check-in to their social media networks and access updates to share their driving experiences, interests, favorite driving routes, and even photos.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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