CADILLAC OWNERS RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY CADILLAC VIRTUAL ADVISOR BY ONSTAR ON ALL 2005 MODELS
Local Traffic, Weather and Stock Reports at the Touch of a Button
TROY, MICH. - Compliments of Cadillac, all 2005 model year Cadillac owners in the United States receive 12 months of Cadillac Virtual Advisor service by OnStar at no charge. With the single touch of the white OnStar button, Cadillac Virtual Advisor service provides 2005 Cadillac owners up-to-date:
· Traffic reports (68 major markets) · Weather reports (three-day forecast) · Stock reports
“Cadillac owners appreciate technology that enhances the driving experience, but doesn’t get in the way,” said John Howell, Cadillac Product Director. “Cadillac Virtual Advisor by OnStar is a great example of providing helpful, relevant information that’s very easy-to-use. Cadillac Virtual Advisor helps differentiate us from other luxury brands.”
To access Cadillac Virtual Advisor’s continuously updated database of information, 2005 Cadillac owners simply press the white OnStar hands-free phone button and say, "Virtual Advisor". OnStar’s voice-activated virtual advisor delivers the requested information automatically. Subscribers can personalize their Cadillac Virtual Advisor service by customizing their personal profile through www.cadillac.com.
Cadillac Virtual Advisor users can change the order or choice of information they receive, modify the proximity of their local traffic reports based on the vehicle's location, and even create traffic reports based on their own personal routes. Cadillac owners also can receive additional weather forecasts by adding cities to their online profile and they can select up to 10 stocks from the Dow and NASDAQ markets to add to their profile.
“In addition to receiving the added benefits of complimentary access to current traffic and weather reports as well as valuable stock information at the touch of a button, 2005 Cadillac owners also receive OnStar’s life-saving, in-vehicle safety, security and information services,” said Anthony Lent, OnStar vice president of wireless business.
In the fall of 1996, Cadillac was the first vehicle brand to offer OnStar service on model year 1997 Cadillac DeVille, Seville and Eldorado models. Cadillac also was the first brand to integrate OnStar services as a standard, in-vehicle safety and security feature throughout its entire vehicle line-up.
About OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar subscribers who do not own a 2005 Cadillac can receive OnStar Virtual Advisor services by purchasing pre-paid OnStar Personal Calling minutes for use on their in-vehicle, hands-free OnStar system. OnStar subscribers can personalize Virtual Advisor through the www.myonstar.com website. Additional information about OnStar Virtual Advisor services can be found at www.onstar.com.