Jul11
Ford Motor Co. is taking on General Motors' OnStar system by offering live operator assistance.
Ford's new feature, called Operator Assist, offers live operators to help Sync Services subscribers find a business or get turn-by-turn directions. OnStar offers a similar service.
The enhanced service is in a trial phase, Ford said. It is available to Sync Services users with 2010, 2011 and 2012 models.
Ford spokesman Alan Hall said the automaker plans to use feedback from the...
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Jan05
For the first time, OnStar's industry leading safety, security and connectivity services are available to consumers in a standalone rearview mirror Retail product to offer key OnStar features including Automatic Crash Response, Link to Emergency Services, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, Roadside Assistance, and Hands-Free Calling This standalone system includes everything needed to get your non-GM (or non-OnStar-equipped older GM) car or truck hooked...