OnStar

Onstar Stolen Vehicle Slowdown Technology Saves Lives


OnStar Buttons OnStar's Stolen Vehicle Slowdown technology has been introduced into 2009 Model Year vehicles. Approximately 30,000 high speed chases happen yearly and almost 300 deaths occur as a result. Now, General Motors and OnStar hope to improve safety on the road by introducing Stolen Vehicle Slowdown. This new technology allows police officers in pursuit of stolen vehicles to connect to Onstar and, once conditions are safe, remotely authorize the vehicle to slow down.

An extension of the already available Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, this new service hopes to make the roadways even safer. Being introduced in nearly two million 2009 vehicles, Stolen Vehicle Slowdown is a favorite of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Read more

OnStar Lets Those Who Drive Less, Pay Less

by jessica on Mon, 2008-12-08 00:30


traffic In these economic times, every dollar counts. In an effort to help families save money wherever they can, OnStar continues support for the Low-Mileage Discount program. This program helps those Americans who drive less, pay less on their automotive insurance.

Using built-in technology, customers who opt-in can save up to 54% just by driving less than 15,000 miles annually. With the subscriber’s permission, the odometer reading from the monthly diagnostics email is forwarded to the insurance company. Based on those readings, the company will decrease premiums accordingly.

Not only does this program cut down on insurance premiums, but it also gives families an incentive to limit unnecessary driving.
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