The New Vauxhall Corsa to Offer New Ground Breaking Tech

Vauxhall Corsa Gets new OnStar Tech

The new generation Vauxhall Corsa will be equipped with GM’s hi-tech OnStar communications system, according to GM Europe President Dr Karl-Thomas Neumann. The new OnStar communication tech provides lots of benefits. They already have 6.5million customers on subscription basis across North America and China.

It works through the latest 4G telephone services and connects to the car’s on-board computer to automatically contact the OnStar call centre if the vehicle is in an accident that triggers the airbags. There are security benefits, too, with stolen cars being tracked with the ability for the police to slow the vehicle remotely. Owners will also be able to check if their Corsa is locked and lock it when they are abroad.

Traditional turn-by-turn navigation can be programmed through voice control by contacting the call centre, while operatives can automatically search for and send routes to facilities ranging from fuel stations to restaurants. Roadside assistance and automatic vehicle diagnosis will be further features, while OnStar can also create a wifi network in the car.

Dr Neumann said, “We will bring it to every car in Europe. Even the cheapest models will have it as an option and as much as possible we will make it standard.”

The tracking service will reduce the cost of insurance, as Dr Neumann explained: “If you choose to have a deal with your insurer so they know where you are and how you’re driving in return for a saving, then we will do that for you.”

The OnStar will only access the information that customers allow it to. However, he admitted that in addition to subscription costs, OnStar could be a revenue generator by providing users with offers as they approach certain retailers.

The subscription is likely to be free for an initial period, with a monthly or annual fee thereafter. The current cost for the full OnStar support package in the US is $29.99 (£17.50) per month.