Linda Marshall quits as president of GM’s OnStar division
Linda Marshall has resigned as president of the OnStar Corp., a subsidiary of General Motors Corp, to “pursue other interests.” Marshall’s resignation came one year she was selected by GM... Read more
New OnStar service will help Chevy Volt owners to recharge their car with renewable energy
Chevrolet Volt owners may soon be able to recharge their plug-in hybrid with renewable energy via a new OnStar service. This technology depends on wind forecasts to show the availability... Read more
OnStar FMV rearview mirror already shows its value
GM announced today that the OnStar FMV, its aftermarket rearview mirror, already helped connect the crash victim to both emergency assistance and his wife. Recently, Joseph Ortez suffered... Read more
Senator says that GM’s OnStar tracking system should be investigated
U.S. senator Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission should open an investigation on General Motors Co.'s OnStar vehicle navigation system, which continues to... Read more
OnStar expanding its vehicle communications service in global markets
After having spent 15 years trying to make it in North America, OnStar is now expanding its vehicle communications service in global markets. OnStar, a GM unit, aims to enter markets of... Read more
GM’s OnStar will be capable to pinpoint the location of the vehicles
Parents who want to keep closer tabs of their teens will be glad to someday be able to use a service dubbed Family Link that finds the location of their cars remotely. General Motors'... Read more
OnStar FMV hits Best Buy stores
Best Buy stores throughout the U.S. have started to take preorders for the OnStar FMV, the first boxed version of the OnStar’s “blue button” automotive safety and security services that... Read more
GM, OnStar to launch first real-world pilot of smart grid solutions for EVs
General Motors, along with OnStar, is preparing to launch the first real-world pilot of smart grid solutions for electric vehicles this year. This pilot program will be participated in by... Read more
GM’s OnStar asks FCC to conduct more testing of LightSquared
OnStar, a unit of General Motors Co., is asking U.S. regulators to conduct further studies on whether technology from LightSquared, an upstart wireless telecommunications company, may... Read more
GM seeks to reactivate OnStar dormant accounts through a national sweepstakes
To get the attention of millions of drivers who have been ignoring their blue OnStar buttons, OnStar (General Motors Co.’s telematics division) will launch a nationwide advertising... Read more
GM CEO Akerson seeks to expand OnStar’s communications service
General Motors Co.’s CEO Daniel Akerson said that he aims to expand OnStar’s communications service by both raising the number of GM car owners who continue to subscribe after their six... Read more
No restrictions yet on hands-free cell phones, in-vehicle systems in the US
Until the U.S. government does further research on how distracting hands-free cell phones or in-vehicle systems like Ford Motor Co.'s Sync are, then Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood... Read more
Chevrolet introduces MyLink in-car infotainment package for 2012 Volt/Equinox
Chevy MyLink, an in-car infotainment package, will be featured on the 2012 Chevy Volt and Equinox, which will go on sale this year. Consumers will get a higher level of in-vehicle... Read more
OnStar now offers services to non-GM, older GM vehicles
OnStar has responded to the public clamor to make its safety, security and connectivity services accessible to non-GM and older GM vehicles. Starting this spring, OnStar’s core technology... Read more
OnStar aims to deliver 4G mobile broadband technology to GM vehicles
With OnStar's new prototype technology, drivers can host a video conference, get live traffic-cam feeds or even adjust their home thermostat. General Motors Co.'s telematics division is... Read more
GM to expand its OnStar communications service into six new markets
To appeal to those seeking technology and safety features in their new cars, General Motors Co. plans to expand its OnStar communications service into six new markets, including Brazil... Read more
OnStar relaunches itself with audio Facebook updates and voice texting
In order to take on Ford’s SYNC, GM is relaunching OnStar service for its nearly 6 million subscribers as part of firm’s long-term strategy built around ‘responsible connectivity. OnStar... Read more
GM’s OnStar may offer some free services next year to rival Ford’s Sync
OnStar also known as General Motors’ in-car communications unit may some free services next year in order to compete with Ford’s 's Sync music and information system. These words came... Read more
Chevrolet and OnStar unveil working smartphone application
This Chevrolet Volt smartphone application is going to blow off the competition. General Motors Co. and OnStar developed an application that gives owners unique control over their... Read more
Saab will continue to offer OnStar in its vehicle
OnStar will still be offered in Saab Cars North America's vehicles, cementing General Motors Co.'s commitment to providing safety-oriented service to carmakers. Saab was sold by GM to... Read more
2011 Terrain appeals to women more than any other GMC product, says GM
It appears that the 2011 GMC Terrain made quite a buzz on the market, as the car is selling twice as fast as the segment average. According to GM, in the first seven months of the year,... Read more
Drivers of 2011 GM vehicles will be able to control key vehicle functions via their smart phones
If you plan to own a 2011 General Motors Co. vehicle, then chances are that you'll be delighted with a feature that enables you to use a smartphone to start your vehicle remotely,... Read more
GM’s OnStar service may link with Google’s Android operating system
Negotiations are ongoing between General Motors Co. and Google Inc. to soon enter a deal that would link cell phones using Google's Android operating system with GM's OnStar driver... Read more
Official: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
Finally! Cadillac revealed today the 2011 CTS-V Coupe, a new car set to make its debut at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The CTS-V Coupe marries our most... Read more
GM confirms its first OnStar subscriber in China
The OnStar service that's currently being advertised by General Motors Co. is going global. Earlier this week, GM confirmed its first subscriber in China with the sale of a new Cadillac... Read more
GM awards a $2 billion contract for information technology to Hewlett-Packard
GM announced today that they have awarded a $2 billion contract for information technology to Hewlett-Packard. For this amount, HP will manage the company's technology infrastructure and... Read more
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