Archive: july 24, 2008

GM's OnStar will track your annual mileage... but only for your benefit

GM's OnStar will track your annual mileage... but only for your benefit Filed under: Etc., Tech, GM
We've heard it before: "We're going to collect the information, but it won't go beyond..." The latest take on "Let us help you with technology" comes courtesy of GM's OnStar, which is offering you the opportunity to have your annual mileage tracked. The info will be given to their GMAC arm, which will then see if you qualify for insurance discounts. That sounds good, right?Of course, no one mentions the other side -- that they can also see if you need a higher premium. "You told us this car was just for weekend recreation, Mr. Smith..." Signing up for the OnStar service...

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Tags: BigBrother, GM, big brother, gmac, insurance, onstar, tech, technology

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Jul 24 GM's OnStar will track your annual mileage... but only for your benefit

Filed under: Etc., Tech, GM
We've heard it before: "We're going to collect the information, but it won't go beyond..." The latest take on "Let us help you with technology" comes courtesy of GM's OnStar...

Jul 24 Ferrari and Panerai unveil new watch collection at London show

Filed under: Gadgets, Misc. Auto Shows, Ferrari
We're still a few months away from the official unveiling of the new California, but that didn't stop Ferrari from finding something to debut for the crowd...

Jul 24 Spy shots: Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS

Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Aston Martin
The noise of other sports car makers getting their lunches eaten sounds just like the twelve cylinder engine in the Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS...

Jul 24 Volkswagen considering price hike

Filed under: Euro, Volkswagen
Volkswagen is making money hand over fist right now thanks to cost cutting measures and increased global sales, and the German automaker wants to keep the good times rolling...

Jul 24 Subaru 360 Driving Impressions

As part of Subaru’s continuing celebration of its 50th anniversary, its official Japanese blog has taken the car that started it all - the Subaru 360 - out for a spin. It’s short drive, but...

Jul 23 Ford plant shuts down after worker killed this morning

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Ford
The Detroit News is reporting that a worker at Ford's Woodhaven Stamping Plant in Michigan was killed this morning. While the family has requested the man's name...

Jul 23 Rendered Speculation: 2011 Ford Focus

Filed under: Coupes, Economy, Sedans/Saloons, Wagons/Estates, Euro, Ford, UK, Rendered Speculation
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Jul 23 The Clone Wars: Chinese copy banned from Europe

Filed under: Economy, China, Hatchbacks, FIAT
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Jul 22 Mercury rising: Thursday announcement expected to lay out Euro-infused future

Filed under: Euro, Plants/Manufacturing, Ford, Mercury, Rumormill
Mercury has been languishing over the last several years with badged-engineered products barely distinguishable from their Ford brethren...