"Speaking of navigation, 4G is fast enough, and promises to be pervasive enough, to do away with SD- and DVD-based navigation systems entirely."
I don't see what the benefit is, other than GM getting to bill you per month for Navigation. I suppose the maps could update automatically? I can't imagine it's that much cheaper, and really, is popping a new SD card into a slot really all that difficult?
"GM believes that wide-spread applications of in-vehicle 4G LTE connectivity “will enable vehicles to interact directly with their environment to enhance safety, efficiency and convenience for drivers and passengers. 4G LTE will make services such as real-time traffic and navigation updates possible, pulling information from the cloud.”
Real time traffic is already available with Sirius. Granted its not perfect, but the reason for that is the source data, not the lack of a car's ability to get the information. Real time navigation is doable (a.l.a. sync directions), but I question the benefit of that over an SD card based system.
"And as long as we’re talking about what’s possible, what about a dash cam that provides a live stream or a replay of what’s happening with the car?"
This could work for vehicles that are both stationary (parked) or in motion (driving), and could be made available to owners, parents of concerned teenaged drivers, and even insurance companies investigating an accident."
just when I think OnStar couldn't get any creepier or violate my privacy any more..... they just keep coming up with more ways.
To me this seems like a way for GM to force consumers to pay a monthly fee for services that already exist and are free (or lower cost).
