The new Knight Rider is a Ford GT500KR with Microsoft SYNC
This morning I read an interesting email sent to me from Velle Kolde, Senior Product Manager Automotive at Microsoft about a revived Knight Rider movie (cool - I remember the original with the Hoff-meister). Velle talks about the new Knight Rider movie that is going to air soon and also about the Microsoft SYNC being developed with a lot of FORD motor vehicle. Another thing of interest is that SYNC will be advertised during the Super Bowl today.
"In the 80’s, ‘Knight Rider’ was a successful TV series (84 episodes) that featured an intelligent talking car, named KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand) . Now, 20+ years later we have intelligent talking cars powered by Microsoft Auto. (However, we have yet to incorporate active camouflage and direct links to DOD satellites). Next month, Knight Rider returns in a new made-for-TV movie. This is not remake, rather it is a continuation of the original series. The new KITT --- now a Knight Industries Three Thousand --- is a highly modified Mustang GT500KR. Co-starring with KITT are a Ford Edge, Fusion, and Focus. There will be heavy Sync sponsorship, including a giveaway of three Sync-equipped vehicles. Mark your calendars, and program your DVRs.", Velle Kolde, Senior Product Manager Automotive, Microsoft
