Cadillac's OnStar Leads to Kidnapped Woman, Suspects

Murrow · 01-03-2007, 09:10 PM

http://cbs4.com/local/local_story_003094319.html

This happened near Fort Lauderdale, FL

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The mother called police who began searching for the woman but got the break they needed when the mother remembered that her daughter’s new Cadillac was equipped with OnStar, an onboard GPS system which can help locate a vehicle.

rhvfd10 · 01-03-2007, 09:25 PM

I see a new ON* commercial in the works.

Murrow · 01-03-2007, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rhvfd10

I see a new ON* commercial in the works.

I was thinking the same thing.

And from this story today, they got all kinds of free publicity in the paper and on all the local stations.

Slack · 01-03-2007, 10:08 PM

You couldn't make up a better advertisement for On* than this. A great technology is really coming into its own.

vncj96 · 01-03-2007, 10:09 PM

Take that Germans and Japanese. Our cars can help catch criminals!!!!!!

dmaxpwr · 01-03-2007, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by vncj96

Take that Germans and Japanese. Our cars can help catch criminals!!!!!!

lol...finally onstar gets some credit...it really is a good thing

AndrewGS · 01-03-2007, 10:13 PM

Go OnStar! My grandparents have told me they will never buy another vehicle without it.

**nsap** · 01-03-2007, 10:16 PM

I'm willing to bet she buys another OnStar equipped vehicle.

It's great to see that On Star does infact save lives.

chevydlrmn · 01-03-2007, 10:16 PM

thanks Onstar!

bhoppes · 01-03-2007, 10:28 PM

This is great news!

rmodys · 01-03-2007, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by vncj96

Take that Germans and Japanese. Our cars can help catch criminals!!!!!!

...except for some Acuras..

Good news though.

asim · 01-03-2007, 11:13 PM

Thats pretty cool!

OnStar 1, Toyota's non-existent telecommunication in the USA 0. =D

paul3230 · 01-03-2007, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by asim

Thats pretty cool!

OnStar 1, Toyota's non-existent telecommunication in the USA 0. =D

LMAO..and Toyota doesn't want to pay for it!

Murrow · 01-03-2007, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by paul3230

LMAO..and Toyota doesn't want to pay for it!

Actually, Toyota partners with GM and rebrands OnStar as "Lexus Link" in some models.

From a 6/'05 Automotive News article:

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"Lexus will market OnStar under the brand Lexus Link on the 2006 GX 470 and LX 470 SUVs as a safety and security tool. For 2007, the company says it plans to expand the service to some GS and LS sedans."

bobojay · 01-03-2007, 11:26 PM

We had a similar happening in KC about 2 yrs. ago. It was a CTS also. Woman went into convenience store, stupidly left the car running. Guess what? When she came out, 2 people tried to grab her, and load her in the car, but she broke free, called the cops from the store, then called OnStar.
Car and crooks were spotted about 30 mins later by the cops after being told where it was. There was a short chase, but they were caught. Outside the car was damaged in the pursuit. But the interior was basically destroyed when they tried to rip out the OnStar controls from the headliner etc. and the radio, because that's where the voice was coming from. But, the actual control unit and wiring were undamaged hidden deep in the dash and BCM, and they forgot the antenna sticking out the roof.....

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AndrewGS 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring, TX, MX (Houston) Drives: 1986 Ford RS200 EVO Posts: 6,940	Re: Cadillac's OnStar Leads to Kidnapped Woman, Suspects Go OnStar! My grandparents have told me they will never buy another vehicle without it. __________________ Andrew - MySpace - KD5FHW 1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited - LT1, 4L60E, 2.93 Gears, 260HP, 4,200LBS, 15.4SEC 1/4-MI, 21MPG 2005 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 LS - LM7, 4L60E, 3.73 Gears, 300HP, 4,200LBS, 15.0SEC 1/4-MI, 19.0MPG "Gas mileage is fine, but keep in mind, the first question any car buyer asks themselves is, 'Will this get me laid?'"

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asim Firebird Concept (the turbine one) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,271	Re: Cadillac's OnStar Leads to Kidnapped Woman, Suspects Thats pretty cool! OnStar 1, Toyota's non-existent telecommunication in the USA 0. =D __________________ I'll make a new sig. Later.

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bobojay 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kansas Drives: 2006 Chevy Colorado Crew 4x4 2005 Chevy Equinox A Posts: 215	Re: Cadillac's OnStar Leads to Kidnapped Woman, Suspects We had a similar happening in KC about 2 yrs. ago. It was a CTS also. Woman went into convenience store, stupidly left the car running. Guess what? When she came out, 2 people tried to grab her, and load her in the car, but she broke free, called the cops from the store, then called OnStar. Car and crooks were spotted about 30 mins later by the cops after being told where it was. There was a short chase, but they were caught. Outside the car was damaged in the pursuit. But the interior was basically destroyed when they tried to rip out the OnStar controls from the headliner etc. and the radio, because that's where the voice was coming from. But, the actual control unit and wiring were undamaged hidden deep in the dash and BCM, and they forgot the antenna sticking out the roof..... __________________ 35 yr. UAW/GM/Delphi retiree Worked in 4 different assembly plants and a Delphi battery plant 17yr. Volunteer Firefighter 2005 Equinox LT AWD 2006 Colorado LT Crew Cab 4WD 2006 Chevy Express Camper Van Supporting T. Boone Pickens' @ PickensPlan.com

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