Connected Families Can Rely on OnStar
OnStar will soon offer customers Family Link, a new service that will allow subscribers to stay connected to their loved ones when driving an OnStar-equipped vehicle.
Connected Families Can Rely on OnStar
Family Link is an optional service that includes two key features:
- Vehicle Locate: Subscribers can log onto the Family Link website to view a map with the vehicle’s location at any time.
- Vehicle Location Alert: Subscribers can set up email or text message notifications to let them know the location of their vehicle. They can choose the day, time and frequency of the alerts.
Family Link is OnStar’s first a la carte service. Subscribers can add it to any existing OnStar package for $3.99 per month.
Connected Families Can Rely on OnStar
“We’re very excited that OnStar is offering this service to families in our community,” said Michael Maguire, President for Bob Maguire Chevrolet. “OnStar has been offering our customers peace of mind on the road for years, and Family Link will only help strengthen that feeling of security.”
Family Link begins a phased launch in mid-April with select subscribers invited to sign up. More subscribers will receive an invitation in June. The service will roll out to all U.S. subscribers – including those in New Jersey – throughout the year.
Connected Families Can Rely on OnStar
“For more than 16 years, OnStar has developed and enhanced our service by listening to our customers,” said OnStar Vice President of Subscriber Services Joanne Finnorn. “They tell us how they use technology and what they want it to do. Last year, we had more than 4,500 subscribers test the Family Link service and they told us it provides them peace of mind by staying connected to their family when they’re on the road.”
Access to the Family Link website requires an OnStar user name and password. Only the subscriber with access can locate a vehicle or request alerts.
Connected Families Can Rely on OnStar
To use Vehicle Locate, subscribers log onto the Family Link website and navigate to the Vehicles tab and click on Locate. Once the vehicle has been located, the vehicle’s icon will be shown on the map. Additional location details can be seen by hovering over the vehicle.
To set up a Location Alert, subscribers log on to the Family Link website and navigate to the Alerts tab and click on Add Alert. The subscriber can request the day of week and time to receive an alert, as well as notification preference: text, email or both. Location Alerts will include the address the vehicle is near as well as the date and time.
2009 Chevrolet Traverse
The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, the ultimate family crossover with seating for eight, is available in three trim levels. The base LS which starts at $28,990, the LT which starts at $31,545 and the LTZ which starts at $39,810. There are also two V6 engine choices, one puts out 281 horsepower and 253 pound feet of torque, as a single exhaust and can be found powering the LS and LT models. The other engine has 288 horsepower and 270 pound feet of torque. Exterior features include a deep set grille with chrome-ringed trim, turn signals integrated in the outside mirrors, a rear spoiler over the liftgate window and a panoramic sunroof. Inside, the Traverse with available navigation system, is at the upper-center position, and seating for seven or eight adults, including two front bucket seats and a 60/40 second row bench seat or two second row captains chair and 60/40 third row bench seat.
Chevrolet Malibu, Traverse and Tahoe Hybrid named 2009 Best New Family Vehicles
A family vehicle has the characteristics of safe, roomy, and affordable. The top ten family vehicles are evaluated on factors such as resale value, fuel efficiency, capability, kid-friendliness and this year fuel economy.
The Chevrolet Malibu is a fuel friendly family sedan. Not only does it offer class leading fuel economy but it also beat the Honda Accord in the 2008 Family Sedan Comparison Test.
Crossover vehicles continue to replace the traditional SUVs in driveways, but for families with big passenger/cargo/towing needs, the full-size SUV remains essential. The Tahoe Hybrid is as green as it gets in its category and has a towing capacity of up to 6,200 pounds.
The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is the biggest crossover on the road, yet it beats the fuel economy of many smaller three-row vehicles.
Chevrolet Malibu, Traverse and Tahoe Hybrid named 2009 Best New Family Vehicles
A family vehicle has the characteristics of safe, roomy, and affordable. The top ten family vehicles are evaluated on factors such as resale value, fuel efficiency, capability, kid-friendliness and this year fuel economy.
The Chevrolet Malibu is a fuel friendly family sedan. Not only does it offer class leading fuel economy but it also beat the Honda Accord in the 2008 Family Sedan Comparison Test.
Crossover vehicles continue to replace the traditional SUVs in driveways, but for families with big passenger/cargo/towing needs, the full-size SUV remains essential. The Tahoe Hybrid is as green as it gets in its category and has a towing capacity of up to 6,200 pounds.
The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is the biggest crossover on the road, yet it beats the fuel economy of many smaller three-row vehicles.
Four Great Family Cars
Families come in all shapes and sizes. No matter what size family you have, there is a vehicle out there to suit your needs. These days families have their choice of vehicles to choose from, more safety features that come standard, and more entertainment features that can be added. Here is a look at the top four vehicles chosen for families.
2008 Saturn Outlook– Base Price: $28,960
The 2008 Outlook has lots of storage and comes with a third row seat. The Outlook also has a rollover sensing system which activated the head curtain airbags. This crossover gets about 19 MPG on the highway.
2008 Nissan Altima– Base Price: $18,620
The Altima, even though it is a mid size car provides enough room in the front to stretch your legs out and also has enough room in the back to be comfortable. The Altima can seat up to five passengers and has 15.3 cubic feet of cargo space. The Altima also gets about 26 MPG on the highway.
2008 Nissan Rogue– Base Price: $19,250
Parents magazine listed their top family cars fir 2008 and on that list was the 2008 Rogue. It was chosen for its easy-to-use control, room for three car seats in the back, side-curtain air bags, all-wheel drive, roomy seats and rear climate control. The Rogue also gets about 22 MPG city and 27 MPG highway.
2008 Chevrolet Malibu– Base Price: $19,995
Parents magazine also chose the 2008 Malibu as one of the best in the sedan category. It was chosen because of its large rear-seat pockets, antilock brakes and side-curtain air bags, as well as its strong safety numbers, heated seats, and remote start. The Malibu gets about 22 MPG city and 30 MPG highway.
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