Glossary / Brand

OnStar

26 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

OnStar is a service that helps drivers with safety and information. It can call for help if there's an accident and gives directions or checks the car's health.

Technical Definition

OnStar is a subscription-based service that provides in-vehicle safety, security, and connectivity features. It includes services like automatic crash response, navigation assistance, and vehicle diagnostics, enhancing safety and convenience for drivers.

Hear It Discussed

"...like on-star or whatever they call it, equivalent in terms of accident notification actually has like a meaningful safety implication."
What Tariffs Mean For Old Cars — The Carmudgeon Show w Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep. 187 The Carmudgeon Show 10:03

"Well,throughtheirownapp,basicallyuhtheuhOnStar. [1426.0s] Youdidastorylastweekonthat."
Ford Scholarships For Future Auto Techs In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 23:40

"[226.7s] You could see if the alarm went off. [229.3s] This is, you know, OnStar. [230.7s] This is going back to the 90s that these connections would happen..."
Why Does Every New Car Feel Like a Smartphone? Talking Cars (MP3) 03:49