2010 Chevrolet Camaro to Get Microsoft Zune Support

In-car infotainment is one of the main features of a car nowadays, with buyers looking to get at least a basic CD player when buying a new vehicle. But companies around the world are continuously developing new solutions, with more or less advanced developments available at lower or higher prices. Take the iPod for example, a gadget released by the Cupertino-based giant Apple which is now present in millions of car around the world.

But General Motors, and more specifically, Chevrolet, is looking to get even more than that. It might seem like the American automaker, which is now close to file for bankruptcy in the United States, is planning to bring Zune connectivity in 28 of its models, including the 2010 Camaro.

According to the editors over at Engadget, Dave McLauchlan, Microsoft employee, already installed a Microsoft Zune in 2010 Camaro. Furthermore, he revealed that General Motors intends to do same thing in no less than 28 models offered in multiple markets through 2011.

"Zune connectivity is a standard feature on the Camaro which is the first of some 28 models to support Zune as this feature is rolled out across GM models in the US, Europe, Asia and Australia through 2011," the Microsoft official was quoted as saying by Michael Ganotti, a Zune enthusiast.

What does this mean? In short terms, the 2010 Camaro, a model which is already praised for the wide array of features it brings as standard, will include Zune connectivity, allowing its buyers to play multimedia content, no matter we're talking about audio or video files, straight in their cars. However, it's not yet clear whether the Zune support will be offered as standard or as optional.