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- Uses telematics, a combination of telecommunications and GPS technologyConsumer Reports Blogs: Cars (June 19, 2008)
- Available on General Motors (GM) vehicles, including Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, Saab, Hummer, Saturn and Cadillac
- Uses cellular, voice recognition, GPS and vehicle telemetry HowStuffWorks.com: How OnStar Works
- Services include emergency alert, turn-by-turn directions, stock quotes, stolen vehicle tracking, navigation system and hands-free cellular service
- 1997: First introduced in select General Motors (GM) vehiclesConsumer Reports Blogs Cars (June 19, 2008)
- 2009: Stolen Vehicle Slowdown will enable OnStar advisors, working with law enforcement, to send a signal to a subscriber's stolen vehicle to reduce engine power in order to slow the vehicle down graduallyOnStar.com: OnStar News (October 9, 2007)
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OnStar combines telecommunications and GPS technology to offer a variety of safety, security and convenience services in cars.Consumer Reports Blogs: Cars (June 19, 2008)
Available on General Motors (GM) vehicles, the subscription-based service may include automatically alerting emergency personnel after a crash, tracking a stolen vehicle, maintenance reminders, turn-by-turn directions and stock quotes.OnStar.com: Plans & Services
XM NavTraffic
- Only available to subscribers with a screen-based navigation system
- Subscribers view a color-coded overlay on their navigation screen indicating the average speed of travel along their planned route
- Accidents, traffic delays and road construction are fed into to the subscriber's navigation screen
OnStar Privacy Concerns
The OnStar Privacy Statement acknowledges diagnostic vehicle information is collected and phone calls made through their system may be recorded and/or monitored. However, OnStar claims they will not release any audio or physical records that are created as part of their service without a subpoena or other legal requirements. OnStar.com: Privacy Statement Despite the privacy policy, some people have continued to express concern for the privacy of OnStar subscribers.Onstarprivacy.com: Boycott All GM Vehicles with OnStar-
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OnStar Questions
Is it possible to unlock the verizon phone in my GM OnStar system? 1 AnswerIf a phone is Verizon and is not a world phone edition then no it would not be possible. Verizon uses a technology called CDMA while ATT uses the more widely us... read more
Where can I find info on converting my 2004 A8 for use of the OnStar system? 1 AnswerThat's bizarre that OnStar wasn't able to help you out, according to their own website you need to have an active subscription to get Hands Free cell service. A... read more
Which GM vehicles have OnStar? 2 AnswersAccording to http://www.onstar.com/us_english/jsp/equip_vehicles/current_vehicles.jsp, Onstar is available on the following 2009 vehicles: Chevrolet: Avalanche... read more
What are the opportunities for Onstar going to China? 2 AnswersThere are a lot of opportunities for Onstar such as safety related issues involving a lot of automobiles and communication issues. -quote- “If you were going to... read more
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Thank You onstar! For unlocking my car when I'm a dumbass!
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Mercedes-Benz USA to offer Sync/Onstar equivalent: Mercedes-Benz and Hughes Telematics have partnered to create.. http://bit.ly/2cNl3g
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