OnStar is the system used in GM company cars and SUV's that allows drivers to call for help, unlock doors, locate a stolen car, and soon, prevent that theft.
GM models in 2009 will come equiped with a possible upgrade that allows reported cars to have their OnStar sytems slow the stolen car, and even speak through the radio to warn the theif to stop because police are watching.
OnStar stops crime
So I wondered if people see this system as a good idea or a violation of personal privacy? Under the 2009 upgrade the police have the power to affect your car via remote. Not only that but the system reports your location regularly to GM, as well as giving them the ability to unlock your doors with just a worried phone call to them.
If such a system were required standard on all GM cars and SUV's would anyone not buy GM just over that?