PAMPERED AT THE WHEEL : HIGH-TECH VEHICLES ACT AS NANNYS [I.E. NANNIES] TO DRIVERS ON THE ROAD

This article presents personal reactions to advanced driver information systems (telematics) with special reference to the OnStar service that currently has nearly 2 million subscribers. Issues discussed include: the compelling presence of wireless gadgets; safety concerns as a reason for consumer acceptance of systems such as OnStar; and worries about privacy that might detract from consumer acceptance of telematics