I saw this article on SlashGear about a new feature that Cadillac will be offering in their CTS Sports Sedan. The hardware is provided by a company called AutoNet, who will also be selling the device for $499 to retrofit on other automobiles. Service will cost $29 per month.
While other devices like this have been made available at retail before, this is one of the first to be provided by a top-tier carmaker. This could potentially lead to more widespread adoption across GM's product line, as we saw with OnStar.
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It is a great example of how after-market add-ons integrate with the digital car. It will be interesting to see how OnStar interfaces with Autonet and of there are any interoperability issues or not.
ReplyDeleteThe article presents the issue of overlap with web-enabled cell phones. The need for the vehicle to connect to the internet is clear, but the need for standalone internet access in the car for passengers is questionable. This device seems disrupted already.
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