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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Ford offers SmartAlert system to compete with OnStar]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/21/ford-offers-smartalert-system-to-compete-with-onstar/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/21/ford-offers-smartalert-system-to-compete-with-onstar/</guid><description><![CDATA[I think its a great idea who's time has come. Although I also know that most people dont renew Onstar after the free trial period is over. At the tune of $199 a year for basic Onstar or $299 a year for directions & Connections, it has proven for most people to be beyond what is wanted.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[TORR]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 21st 2008 2:25PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Ford offers SmartAlert system to compete with OnStar]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/21/ford-offers-smartalert-system-to-compete-with-onstar/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/21/ford-offers-smartalert-system-to-compete-with-onstar/</guid><description><![CDATA[With it providing speed tracking, it could help get some people out of speeding tickets. that could be worth it.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Botros]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 21st 2008 2:30PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Ford offers SmartAlert system to compete with OnStar]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/21/ford-offers-smartalert-system-to-compete-with-onstar/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/21/ford-offers-smartalert-system-to-compete-with-onstar/</guid><description><![CDATA[Nanny-state-like bullcrap.<br><br>No thanks.<br><br>There are other ways into a locked car, especially with a little bit of planning before it happens.<br><br>Chassis data integration with a cell phone interface, no thank you.<br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[mk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 21st 2008 2:35PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Ford offers SmartAlert system to compete with OnStar]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/21/ford-offers-smartalert-system-to-compete-with-onstar/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/21/ford-offers-smartalert-system-to-compete-with-onstar/</guid><description><![CDATA[Fairly new to Onstar, just got a truck but IMO, it's an excellent option. The only problem I have with this is the controlling of any data used or captured by Onstar. I really believe there is some serious privacy issues with these systems. I don't like electronic in my vehicle I can't in some way or control. For example, I buy used, and have already figured out how to disable the so called ABS/Braking stat recorder better know as the "black box" to your insurance/law enforcement.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Corey W.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 21st 2008 2:45PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Ford offers SmartAlert system to compete with OnStar]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/21/ford-offers-smartalert-system-to-compete-with-onstar/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/21/ford-offers-smartalert-system-to-compete-with-onstar/</guid><description><![CDATA[Finally Ford Is doing something to futher it technology.  Ford is bringing it all together, for the first time.  ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Larico Brown]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 21st 2008 3:29PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Ford offers SmartAlert system to compete with OnStar]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/21/ford-offers-smartalert-system-to-compete-with-onstar/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/21/ford-offers-smartalert-system-to-compete-with-onstar/</guid><description><![CDATA[Why can't they have Sync link up with a bluetooth cell phone and function similar to Onstar without the monthly charge?  Most people will upgrade the cell phones and service they have to accomodate this kind of feature without the recurring monthly fee like Onstar.<br><br>Opps - just answered my own question!  The monthly fee!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim in Tampa]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 21st 2008 5:13PM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>