GM to Wire Cars With 4G, Putting Web in Dashboard

DETROIT�General Motors Co. GM +2.21% is escalating the battle over in-car connectivity with a plan to transform its vehicles into virtual smartphones armed with the fastest data speeds in the market.

The auto maker will begin wiring its 2014 models sold in the U.S. and Canada with 4G mobile broadband technology, one of the first auto makers to do so. A vehicle owner would select a subscription package and connect to the Internet or WiFi at speeds that are 10 times faster than current market offerings. The 4G feature will be offered across GM's Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Opel and Vauxhall brands.

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The auto maker will use AT&T Inc. T +0.71% as its 4G provider in the U.S. and Canada. Other providers will be selected as GM moves to offer the feature in other regions around the world.

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http://professional.wsj.com/article/SB10...?mod=WSJPRO_hps

Many States currently outlaw using a phone, texting, etc while driving. The reason usually cited is the distraction caused by using them while driving.

On the other hand passenger entertainment is still pretty open. From dvd movie systems to mobile Sat TV systems... Regardless, going to be lots of litigation over it ...

The new COMMANDMENT from TPTB:

THOU SHALT NEVER BE UNCONNECTED to your !CONTROLLERS!

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Many States currently outlaw using a phone, texting, etc while driving. The reason usually cited is the distraction caused by using them while driving.

On the other hand passenger entertainment is still pretty open. From dvd movie systems to mobile Sat TV systems... Regardless, going to be lots of litigation over it ...

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Quote: Mechanicos wrote in post #2

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Many States currently outlaw using a phone, texting, etc while driving. The reason usually cited is the distraction caused by using them while driving.

On the other hand passenger entertainment is still pretty open. From dvd movie systems to mobile Sat TV systems... Regardless, going to be lots of litigation over it ...

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Good thought !!

GM is hoping to boost car sales and OnStar subscriptions by expanding its offering to include advanced applications such as video streaming for passengers for most of its Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac models. Dumping Verizon for AT&T !!

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/2...E91O07520130225

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Anyone concerned that their car will have a direct link to the internet where it could be hacked by anyone? Most new cars are "fly by wire". How soon will it be till some smart ass kid has Cadillac owners doing 110mph without any brakes just for fun or to stick it to the 1%? How about the Govt' having access like that?

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Just pass on the option. You'll save a lot of money

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Just pass on the option. You'll save a lot of money

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This stuff isn't optional anymore. I just cruised through the Cadillac website and there is no car offered without this computer interface.

www.cadillac.com

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Why would anyone want a cadillac, sold the little womans two years ago and bought her a new car non government motors and I like my old ford truck.

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Anyone concerned that their car will have a direct link to the internet where it could be hacked by anyone? Most new cars are "fly by wire". How soon will it be till some smart ass kid has Cadillac owners doing 110mph without any brakes just for fun or to stick it to the 1%? How about the Govt' having access like that?

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