Want OnStar? Sure, why not, the association fields over 3 million calls a month from 6 million mostly from satisfied clientele. But, until right away, that blue symbol has usually been means to be pressed by those who own General Motors cars. Now it’s swelling out to just about anybody, 99 percent of cars will be means to be supported by the brand new OnStar counterpart, that a association is simply calling the “retail product.” For $299 (plus designation you get a deputy mirror which will wirelessly connect you to the OnStar service. It additionally has Bluetooth, so it can bond to your smartphone, but we’re guessing most cars won’t be able to have their doors unbarred remotely, what is certainly OnStar’s torpedo app. Quite of course you’ll need to pay up to make use of it, service fees now starting during $18.95 the month, or $199 annually. Best Buy will be the exclusive partner here, that is maybe bad headlines if you’ve review the abhorrence stories about what sometimes happens in those blue as well as yellow stereo install bays.

OnStar showed off the capability by carrying mirrors commissioned in the accumulation of vehicles, trimming from the Camry to the Grand Marquis — prohibited cars they’re not though the flattering in effect proof of a range of qualification here. GM additionally took this opportunity to uncover off a latest revision of the two-wheeled EN-V, that we’ll be receiving for the spin the small later this week. All that fun is prisoner in the galleries next.
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What: The industry heading safety, confidence as well as connectivity services of OnStar can right away be combined to vehicles already upon a highway by the standalone rearview counterpart which is concordant with many top- offered vehicles from vital manufacturers and packs all of OnStar’s core record.

When: The OnStar sell product will be accessible in the U.S. in open 2011 for $299, and installation (expected to price between $75 and $100), through Best Buy as well as alternative selected consumer wiring retailers. A range of assistance plans will be available, starting at $18.95 a month or $199 the year.

Key features:

Dimensions: 10.0 inches far-reaching by 3.4 inches tall by 1.85 inches deep (not together with mountain; weighs 23 ounces

Compatibility: Currently, the OnStar mirror is certified to work on 99 percent of a 20 best- selling non-GM vehicles over the final 10 years or about 55 million cars as well as light trucks. OnStar expects to plead one more models in a months forward. Those top 20 vehicles are:

Ford/Lincoln F-Series/Mark LT
Toyota Camry
Honda Accord
Dodge/Chrysler/VW Caravan/T&C/Voyager/Routan
Dodge Ram Pickup
Honda Civic
Ford/Mercury/Lincoln Explorer/Mountaineer/Aviator
Ford/Mercury Taurus/500/Sable/Montego
Toyota Corolla
Nissan Altima
Ford Focus
Ford/Mercury/Mazda Escape/Mariner/Tribute
Chrysler//Dodge Sebring/Stratus/Avenger
Ford/Mazda Ranger/Mazda Pickup
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Honda CR-V
Toyota Tacoma

Ford/Lincoln Expedition/Navigator
Honda Odyssey
Ford/Mercury Crown Vic/Grand Marquis

Source: Research by General Motors Engineering, formed upon sales volume interpretation from Ward’s Automotive Group. Final list of concordant vehicles will be released during retail availability of a OnStar product.

Via Engadget