Posted in Chicago Auto Show, Crash Testing, Design, GM, GMC, Newsworthy, OnStar, Pictures, Road Trips, Safety, Videos, auto industry by Suzanne Denbow · Leave a reply
Thanks to the GM-exclusive On Star safety system and an extensive list of segment-leading technology, the GMC Acadia crossover utility vehicle has taken home top honors in the field of pet/animal safety. Granted top federal and insurance industry scores for crashworthiness, pet safety advocates Bark Buckle UP recently awarded the Acadia top bragging rights withs its coveted Pet Safe Choice Award for 2009. “With so many pet owners traveling with their pets today, safety is key – not just for pets, but for humans who travel with them – to making a conscientious purchase,” said pet safety expert and Bark Buckle UP founder Christina Selter. “We believe the GMC Acadia has earned high marks in this area for its outstanding leadership in car design and function.”
Check out live video coverage of the awards ceremony after the jump 
Posted in Compact Cars, GM, OnStar, Saturn by Geoff · Leave a reply
2009 Saturn Astra
For a multitude of reasons, most having to do with public demand, hatchbacks haven’t historically done well in America. After last year’s debut, the 2009 Saturn Astra, an almost identical recycle of a car made by Opel, tries to finally break that pattern with a strong combination of sportiness, economy and practical utility.
Posted in Car Accessories, Car Tech, Cars, Design, Movie Cars, OnStar, Roads, Science by Vito Rispo · Leave a reply
“Cars are personal. Throughout our lives they are our accomplices, privy to many of our most intimate moments. They witness us: swearing at traffic, sneaking a Quarter Pounder at midnight, stealing away to the beach, kissing on a first date. And like a faithful pet, they never judge us?
That is, never before OnStar, GPS, DVDs and satellite radio. Now they are the collectors of the places we go, of secrets we keep, of habits?good, bad, and even worse. (Think of the implications for advertisers and insurance companies.)
And they have become our counselors, too: Stanford University’s Clifford Nass studies human behavior in cars, specifically interaction with cars’ voice-operated systems.
Posted in Car Tech, GM, OnStar by David · Leave a reply
Starting in September if you are a Car Jacker you might want to see if your car is equipped with OnStar because it gives law enforcement all kinds of amazing powers. Like the ability to explode the nuclear device in your trunk. Monitor your bathroom breaks, or even worse shut off your car.
No seriously. OnStar is now equipped with Big Brother and can shut off your cars power.
