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Posted on July 18, 2011 at 10:21:01 AM
OnStar FMV to Hit Best Buy StoreĀ® Shelves July 24

Pre-orders for 'blue button' safety, security mirror accepted nationwide

DETROIT and MINNEAPOLIS, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --OnStar FMV, the first out-of-the-box application of OnStar's "blue button" automotive safety and security services that can work on 90 million older vehicles, goes on sale July 24 and can be preordered at Best Buy stores nationwide.

Packing OnStar's industry leading technology into a rearview mirror, OnStar FMV (For My Vehicle) sells for $299.99, plus $75 for installation. Service plans for OnStar FMV start at $18.95 a month, or $199 a year.

"The wait is over," said OnStar President Linda Marshall. "Since we announced OnStar FMV at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, thousands of people have signed up to be notified when this innovative product is ready to buy. Now, through Best Buy, they can enhance their Fords, Toyotas, Chryslers and other brands with the power of OnStar."

As OnStar's strategic retail partner for OnStar FMV, Best Buy offers on-site installation through its network of more than 1,000 auto bays nationwide staffed by more than 1,400 Mobile Electronics Certified Professionals at Best Buy, including nearly half of the 194 MECP Master installers in the world. More than 90 percent of surveyed Best Buy customers said their auto installation was "done right the first time."

"Best Buy is always looking for ways to help consumers stay connected through technology in their everyday lives. This includes in their cars," said Lisa Farrell, senior vice president and general manager of portable electronics at Best Buy. "We are proud to be the first to bring the OnStar FMV product to consumers nationwide and serve as a one-stop destination for purchase and installation."

OnStar FMV provides the same core features as the OnStar service built into new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles from General Motors:

    --  Automatic Crash Response, triggered by an accelerometer in the unit,
        connects the vehicle to a trained OnStar emergency advisor in the event
        of a crash. The advisor can provide the exact location of the crash to
        emergency responders using the mirror's GPS location, even if the
        vehicle's occupants are unable to respond.

    --  Turn-by-Turn Navigation, OnStar's most-popular service with 1.9 million
        requests a month is accessible with a press of the blue button. The
        driver asks the advisor for directions for a specific address or
        location, such as a gas station or restaurant. Directions are downloaded
        to OnStar FMV, which provides spoken turn-by-turn instructions to the
        destination.

    --  Hands-Free Calling is available through the OnStar service itself or
        through a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone. An external
        microphone, which is tucked neatly into the roofline or above the
        overhead console, gives the best-possible voice quality while drivers
        keeps their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

    --  Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance uses OnStar FMV's global positioning
        satellite system to provide a stolen vehicle's location to law
        enforcement officials.

    --  Emergency Services, summoned by pushing the red button, bring specially
        trained emergency advisors on the line immediately to help in a crisis,
        such as witnessing a collision or a crime in progress.

    --  Roadside Assistance for non-emergency situations, such as a mechanical
        breakdown or a flat tire, is a blue-button push away.

Other retailers now offering or soon to offer OnStar FMV include Car Toys, Crutchfield, Fry's Electronics, Al & Ed's Autosound  and P.C. Richard & Son.

Customers can find out if OnStar FMV is compatible with their vehicle through an online Vehicle Selector. More information is available through Best Buy or OnStar.com.

About OnStar

OnStar, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors (NYSE: GM), is the leading provider of connected safety and security solutions, value-added mobility services and advanced information technology. Currently available on more than 40 MY 2011 GM models, OnStar soon will be available for installation on most other vehicles already on the road through local electronics retailers, including Best Buy. The OnStar Mobile App is a recipient of the 2011 Edison Award for Best New Product in the Remote Driving Aids segment and OnStar Stolen Vehicle Slowdown is a recipient of the 2010 Edison Award for Best New Product in the Technology segment. OnStar safely connects its more than six million subscribers, in the U.S., Canada and China, in ways never thought possible. More information about OnStar can be found at http://www.onstar.com.

About Best Buy Co., Inc.

With operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, China and Mexico, Best Buy is a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services with a commitment to growth and innovation. The Best Buy family of brands and partnerships collectively generates more than $50 billion in annual revenue and includes brands such as Best Buy, Audiovisions, Best Buy Mobile, The Carphone Warehouse, Five Star, Future Shop, Geek Squad, Magnolia Audio Video, Napster, Pacific Sales, and The Phone House. Approximately 180,000 employees apply their talents to help bring the benefits of these brands to life for customers through retail locations, multiple call centers and Web sites, in-home solutions, product delivery and activities in our communities. Community partnership is central to the way Best Buy does business. In fiscal 2011, the company donated approximately $25 million to improve the vitality of the communities where its employees and customers live and work. For more information about Best Buy, visit http://www.bby.com.

SOURCE  General Motors

General Motors

CONTACT: Vijay Iyer, +1-313-665-5751, vijay.iyer@onstar.com, Adam Denison, adam.denison@onstar.com, +1-313-665-5127, both of OnStar Communications; Carolyn Aberman, Best Buy, +1-612-291-2786, carolyn.aberman@bestbuy.com

Web Site: http://www.onstar.com
 
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