

It offers voice-based interaction with the user, the use of USB storage media, locating by GPS and secure updates of the operating system and software. Microsoft Auto 3.0 based on the Windows Embedded CE 6.0. The Automotive System Toolkit (AST) provides the tools to optimize the performance by CPU management, diagnostics and fault monitoring. By AUITK (Automotive User Interface Toolkit), the user interface can be efficiently adapted to the particular vehicle model. Windows Automotive 5.0 based on the Windows CE 5.0 operating system. Messenger RTC/SIP client, VoIP, IEEE 1394 and MOST support.APM (Advanced Power Management) process monitoring.extended error report system, information collection for the diagnosis.DirectShow API supports Windows Media audio, MP3 and DVD.High performance graphic support, DirectX® API and GDI subsystem.Car manufacturers like for example Ford, Fiat and Kia integrate this operating system into different car models for offering services such as navigation, entertainment, communications and more. It supports a variety of processor architectures. This requirements are parallel access to the hardware, more stringent standards to the stability, security and response times. Windows AutomotiveWindows CE for Automotives (WCEfA) based on Windows CE, adapted for the specific requirements of the automotive industry for use in motor vehicles.
