Cool New Car Technologies
So you and the Mrs. finish a romantic dinner and go back to your parked car. But it’s not there! Some scum bag has stolen it! No problem, you simply report it stolen and an OnStar representative will work in tandem with the police. A few hours later, you have your car safe and sound in your garage, not even a nick in the paint.
The “Stolen Vehicle Slowdown” is a cool new tool developed by OnStar and General Motors. As the name suggests, it gradually slows down a stolen vehicle.
OnStar Advisors use GPS tracking technology to locate the stolen vehicle (which includes safety features to ensure they target the correct car); then they send a signal to the car to remotely slow it down by limiting fuel flow to the engine.
This recovery service is predicted to help reduce property damage and serious injuries or deaths resulting from high-speed police pursuits of stolen vehicles.
Approximately 1.6 million 2009 model year vehicles will be equipped with Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, with Chevrolet accounting for over two-thirds.
Will the Stolen Vehicle Slowdown service persuade you to consider a GM when you go to buy a new car?
