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...help authorities locate and bust larger-scale crime rings, which typically hawk stolen electronics in pawn shops, on street corners, and on websites like Craigslist and eBay. What's more, it would help authorities locate people in roadside emergencies or if they're reported missing, much like GM's OnStar service. "Two-way connectivity is definitely on our roadmap," says Larry Rougas, vice president of marketing and product planning for Pioneer, which specializes in high-end navigation devices with large screens. Until then, you're on your own when it comes to keeping your GPS from ending...
...Daddy OnStar The story of an anxious father and how he kept his college-freshman daughter on the road to happiness...
With my maps and the Internet, I had become Daddy OnStar. Like the satellite service available on high-end General Motors cars, I was standing by 24/7 to pinpoint locales, list available services, check distances and dispatch help in case of trouble...
...that the Japanese taught Detroit to love. But there are some very useful, innovative touches, like the jog dial stereo volume knob on the steering wheel. The biggest problem I had: it took several days to figure out how to set the clock. At one point I pressed the "OnStar" button that offers a wireless link to a central operator for nearly all GM cars these days, but the CTS is so new that even the technician at the other end of the line couldn't help...
Telematics Driving Along in My Automobile Driving is becoming an increasingly luxurious experience for those who can afford the frills. Owners of GM vehicles can press a button and tell a live adviser to make hotel reservations or send flowers, thanks to Onstar's Concierge service. Later this year the U.S. company will offer voice-activated cell phone calls and a personalized website, and eventually traffic reports. Mercedes drivers can help themselves to text-based weather, sports and stock updates from U.S. company ATX, watch TV or bark orders to their radio, thanks to Mercedes-Benz's own Linguatronic system...