GM and OnStar debuted some months ago a smart phone app that would allow you to control features of the new Chevy Volt (including when it begins charging, activating the climate control remotely, etc).

Today, they announced that the same technology would be made available on 2011 GM vehicles across all 4 divisions. The app, initially available for iPhone and Android devices, will be tailored to the needs of each brand’s customers.

The app will allow you to start your vehicle, activate the horn/lights, as well as lock/unlock – allowing you to now do this beyond the range of your key fob.

Also provided is access to a myriad of stats on your vehicle ranging from VIN, odometer reading, fuel level, oil life remaining, tire pressures, and fuel economy statistics. You also will have one-touch access to an OnStar advisor from your phone.

For the security minded, you will need a userid, password, and PIN before being allowed to perform any remote vehicle functions – a nice addition to your piece of mind for a technology that might sound like a great way to steal an OnStar equipped vehicle.

This is a welcome expansion of OnStar’s offerings and should make for a nice perk for smart phone users. The apps will roll out soon for each brand.

Check out this video explanation of the service and app below:

Now the press release:

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Despite every indication that Cadillac will be lucky to sell a few dozen of these a month – they have decided to help promote the upcoming CTS-V Sport Wagon with this walk around with their head designer.

That said, this is the one of the most balls-y moves Cadillac could make – putting this package on the wagon.

If it weren’t for the coupe, this is the V I’d most lust after.

Enjoy.

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Hennessey, maker of higher performing versions of just about any car of note, has just shown off the V700 package for the CTS-V.

Those of you familiar with Hennessey naming likely already know that this car is putting out at least 700hp (707 @ 6300 to be exact) with 701 lb*ft of twist.

With this much power, it should be no surprise that they are claiming 3.3 second 0-60 times with a top speed of 211 mph.

Note: Hennessey also offers V600, V650, and V800 packages for the CTS-V.

Below, you’ll find their video showing their take on the V doing its thing:

Source: Autoblog.com

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It seems everyone is covering the XTS on YouTube – here is Motortrend.com’s coverage of the car giving a pretty similar overview of its market position, mission for Cadillac, as well as the source of some of its technology (specifically the hybrid powertrain).

Enjoy:

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Here’s a great video that just takes you around the XTS concept and shows all the great details that Cadillac designed into the car.

I’d expect a significant number of these to make it all the way to production.

Enjoy.

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