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NewsJanuary 23, 2012

OnStar Using Chevrolet Volts in Google’s 'Gfleet' to Demonstrate Technology

DETROIT – Chevrolet Volt owners could soon charge their car with renewable energy using new technology from OnStar. OnStar and Google are working together to demonstrate the technology on the 17 Chevrolet Volts in Google’s “Gfleet” based at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, Calif.

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NewsOctober 4, 2011

OnStar Reverses Decision to Keep Data Connection Active After Service Cancellation

DETROIT – After a proposed change to its Terms and Conditions policy where OnStar had told customers it would keep a data connection active in vehicles after the OnStar service was canceled, the company said it reversed this change.

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NewsAugust 31, 2011

OnStar Adds Navigation Function to RemoteLink Mobile App

DETROIT – OnStar introduced a navigation enhancement to its RemoteLink mobile app that allows subscribers to search on a smartphone for a destination and then send it directly to their vehicle where the route can be accessed audibly through OnStar Turn-by-Turn or via an in-dash navigation system.

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NewsJuly 19, 2011

GM to Launch Smart Grid Pilot

RALEIGH, NC – General Motors announced plans to launch a pilot program of smart grid solutions for electric vehicles this year, paving the way for utilities to increase energy efficiency and offer lower charging costs to customers.

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NewsApril 15, 2011

Virginia Tech and OnStar Partner on In-Vehicle Navigation Study

DETROIT – Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) and OnStar partnered to conduct a study that found voice-based telematics systems are a safer form of in-vehicle navigation.

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NewsApril 13, 2011

OnStar: L.A. No. 1 in Good Samaritan Calls

DETROIT - The bad news is that residents of Los Angeles County spend an estimated four days a year stuck in traffic. The good news is drivers are helping each other when they are in need. According to OnStar, the "City of Angels" ranked No. 1 in Good Samaritan calls last year, proving that L.A. drivers are living up to the city's nickname.

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NewsFebruary 8, 2011

OnStar Demonstrates EV Technologies at Smart Grid Conference

SAN DIEGO - OnStar said it demonstrated a variety of smart energy management technologies, designed to help electric vehicle customers and utilities plan better and save money, at last week's DistribuTECH smart grid conference and exposition.

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NewsFebruary 8, 2011

OnStar Demonstrates EV Technologies at Smart Grid Conference

SAN DIEGO - OnStar said it demonstrated a variety of smart energy management technologies, designed to help electric vehicle customers and utilities plan better and save money, at last week's DistribuTECH smart grid conference and exposition.

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NewsFebruary 3, 2011

OnStar Signs More Than 1,600 Retail Locations to Sell Mirror

DETROIT – With the introduction of its new retail rear-view mirror system, OnStar announced that it has signed an agreement with 1,600 retailers to sell, and install, this product for customers. A company spokesperson said interested fleet customers should contact these retail locations for sales and installation.

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NewsJanuary 27, 2011

OnStar Improves Voice Recognition in 2011 Models

DETROIT - OnStar has partnered with Nuance Communication Inc. to offer the company’s natural language voice-recognition technology as standard in OnStar-equipped 2011 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac models.

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