Renault, Nissan partner with Microsoft for connected car technologyCHRISTIAN HARTMANN / REUTERS Renault and Nissan plan to launch more than 10 vehicles with autonomous drive technology by 2020. Renault SA's carmaking alliance with Nissan Motor Co is partnering with Microsoft Corp to develop cloud-based services for cars, a step toward the group's plans to build self-driving automobiles by 2020. READ MORE:* What it's like to drive Renault's little electric ZoeRenault and Nissan plan to launch more than 10 vehicles with autonomous drive technology by 2020. In January, the alliance hired former Nokia executive Ogi Redzic to lead its connected car efforts. The alliance said last week it would buy French software development company Sylpheo to offer new services including ride hailing and car sharing.

Source: Stuff September 26, 2016 14:26 UTC