“Connectivity is one of Opel’s unique selling points as seen with our award-winning IntelliLink infotainment system. Opel OnStar, for which we have already received a Connected Car Award, is further proof that we want to deliver trendsetting innovations in connectivity to a wider audience,” said Opel Group CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann. “Opel OnStar is a ground-breaking technology: It will add a new level of safety to our vehicles and at the same time make driving more comfortable. The direct dialogue with our customers will create stronger ties with the brand. All this will convince even more new buyers that Opel is the right choice.”

Opel OnStar will introduced across the company’s passenger car range from August 2015. The next generation of the Opel Astra, which debuts at the Frankfurt Motor Show, will be the first completely new Opel model to be available with OnStar from its market launch. Furthermore, the system can already be ordered for Insignia, Mokka and Zafira Tourer in certain markets.

The first introduction wave will see Opel OnStar being rolled out in 13 European markets with additional countries following later.

Following the company’s ambition to make premium technologies available to a wider audience, customers will be able to use the entire service portfolio provided by Opel OnStar including the 24-hour Emergency Call Service as well as the high-speed Wi-Fi hotspot free of charge for the first 12 months after registration.