Thursday, August 12, 2010

July Marks Record OnStar Navigation Requests

Top Destinations Include Wal-Mart, Home Depot, McDonalds, Starbucks and Target
08-11-2010

DETROIT – OnStar subscribers requested more than 2 million routes in July, a monthly record of direction-seeking blue button pushes. And what was the most often sought destination?
The nearest Wal-Mart.

In fact, nearly 40,000 navigation requests routed subscribers to the retailer across the United States and Canada.

“Whether we route our subscribers to their favorite store or to a new restaurant to meet up with a friend, we are committed to providing drivers with useful and convenient services that make the driving experience a simple, safe and efficient one,” said Scott Kubicki, vice president of subscriber services, OnStar.

“During this summer’s busy travel season, our live advisors provided navigation service in record numbers and we expect to see a steady climb in navigation volume,” Kubicki said.
With more than 13 million points of interest from which to choose, the top 10 most-requested destinations in July were:


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