Microsoft invests in self-driving vehicle maker Cruise
(Windows Phone Central)

Microsoft entered the autonomous vehicle space with a major investment in Cruise. What you need to know Microsoft announced a long-term relationship with General Motors and Cruise. Cruise is a manufacturer of autonomous vehicles. Microsoft joins General Motors and Honda, and other investors in a combined new equity investment of more than $2 billion. Microsoft, General Motors, and autonomous vehicle manufacturer Cruise announced a long-term strategic relationship today. The relationship will see Azure become the preferred cloud vendor of GM and Cruise. It also provides Microsoft access to industry expertise and insight of the transportation industry from Cruise (via The Verge). Microsoft joins General Motors, Honda, and other investors as part of a combined new equity investment that`s valued at more than $2 billion. The new equity investment brings Cruise`s valuation to $30 billion. Cruise is a self-driving vehicle company that is a subsidiary of General Motors. The company i...