GM’s OnStar will start giving some developers access to its proprietary application program interface (API) to create mobile applications designed to interact with OnStar’s range of services. OnStar services are enabled by its cloud platform known as Advanced Telematics Operating System – otherwise known as ATOMS. “Research shows that the amount of mobile applications for [...]
At the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next year, OnStar and Cadillac will show up showcasing their latest technologies including the new CUE infotainment system that was first shown to public at the 2011 LA Auto Show. While Cadillac will discuss the research methods behind the creation of CUE, OnStar will unveil its [...]
General Motors’ OnStart service has been nearing its long-term goals, which is to offer a compelling reason for consumers to purchase the Detroit automaker’s vehicles. The OnStar service has become a valuable asset to GM and could eventually help the automaker increase capital. As technology moves forward, the OnStar service has started offering numerous other [...]
So OnStar is predicting that the Zombie Apocalypse will be happen during this upcoming Halloween—though not really. But just in case, OnStar and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have teamed up to create OnStar’s new “Monster Dodger” service. So in your travels, should be worried about running into zombies, campires, werewolves, witches, [...]
OnStart today announced that it is reversing its Terms and Conditions policy changes and will not keep a data connection to customers’ car after the OnStar service is canceled. OnStar said that it has sent e-mails to customers telling them that effective Dec. 1, their service would change so that data from a customer vehicle [...]
UPDATE: After contacting OnStar, Joanne Finnorn, Vice President, Subscriber Services, has provided more insight into the matter. You can read her statement after the jump. OnStar is the buy word when it comes interfacing automobiles with peoples lives for convenience and safety purposes. It’s no doubt that they’re doing well to help provide roadside services [...]
GM’s OnStar has a new feature out for their RemoteLink application that will allow drivers to search for a destination on their smartphone and send the directional information directly to the vehicle through the OnStar wireless systems. As a result, drivers can get turn-by-turn directions through OnStar’s in-dash navigation system or its voice feature. “Our [...]
General Motors is doing well to expand their offerings globally. And just recently, the General has just announced that they’ll be planning on expanding their OnStar on-board interactive service and roadside assistance. OnStar entered one of GM’s largest markets in 2009, by introducing themselves in China where Buick’s are extremely popular. Now, OnStar now wants [...]
General Motors and partner, OnStar, have just unveiled their new program, which allows parents to track the real-time location of their teenagers when they are driving. This is part of a new pilot program that will help parents know about their kids’ whereabouts. “Our subscribers have asked us for a solution to help them stay [...]
In conjunction with OnStar, GM is releasing the very first smart grid pilot this year. The real-world pilot works with utilities with the purpose of lowering consumer costs by making energy usage more efficient. Nick Pudar, OnStar VP of planning and business development comments on the products implementation: “In contrast to other OEM’s who are [...]
