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01-24-2008, 06:40 PM
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In Depth: Hughes Telematics plans to outdo OnStar and SYNC
Filed under: Gadgets, CES, Chrysler, Mercedes Benz
 Back in December, Hughes Telematics announced it would be providing technology for use in Mercedes vehicles, and now they've worked out a deal with Chrysler, as well. Hughes says its telematics system will one day be standard on all Chrysler products, and that the company hopes to expand beyond Mercedes and Chrysler, as well. "Hughes is talking to every OEM except General Motors," we were told. To show off what's in store for future car buyers, Hughes brought a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee to CES in Las Vegas this year packed full of its in-development technology, and we got a chance to check it out. Its system offers much of what Ford and GM can already do, but with promises of more, more, more. Kevin Link, Hughes' vice president said, "We are Ford's SYNC and OnStar plus." So, yeah, there's nav and voice-controlled iPod integration. But there's also remote diagnostics, the ability to start your car with your mobile phone, remote emissions testing and GPS tracking. And you're right. That's a nice list of features, but where's the good stuff? That list is after the jump. Gallery: Hughes Telematics at CES 2008      Continue reading In Depth: Hughes Telematics plans to outdo OnStar and SYNC Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments More...  2008-01-24T18:32:00+00:00 
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01-25-2008, 11:06 AM
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Doesn't Ford have something like that already? I thought I saw a commercial in TV the other night talking about it as a feature of the Ford 500.
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