Microsoft has just recently unveiled a concept car called “Project Detroit†which can be controlled using a Nokia Lumia 800 Windows Phone. The Nokia Lumia 800 comes into play by allowing it to remotely unlock and start Project Detroit with the Viper SmartStart app for Windows phone. A few swipes from the Lumia 800 and you can change the accent lighting and horn sound or send a projected message to the rear windshield "BATMAN CAN KISS MY ***!" Project Detroit also has a Windows 8 – powered tablet embedded on the dash, allowing you to browse the internet or play Xbox games. Microsoft and ASUS have reportedly been working together on Project Kennan. Read more in our articles including "Nokia Lumia 800 to control Microsoft's Concept Car" and "Project Kennan gaming handheld from Microsoft and ASUS in the works".
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Mar 30, 2026Microsoft has just recently unveiled a concept car called “Project Detroit†which can be controlled using a Nokia Lumia 800 Windows Phone. The Nokia Lumia 800 comes into play by allowing it to remotely unlock and start Project Detroit with the Viper SmartStart app for Windows phone.
A few swipes from the Lumia 800 and you can change the accent lighting and horn sound or send a projected message to the rear windshield "BATMAN CAN KISS MY ***!" Project Detroit also has a Windows 8 – powered tablet embedded on the dash, allowing you to browse the internet or play Xbox games. Microsoft and ASUS have reportedly been working together on Project Kennan.
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