OnStar Offers Chevrolet Owners Affordable In-Car 4G LTE Connectivity

In-Car Wi-Fi data plans start at $5 a month

In-car wireless 4G LTE connectivity doesn’t have to be an expensive proposition. In fact, when select 2015 Chevrolet vehicles equipped with OnStar’s in-car 4G LTE hardware arrive at Kupper Chevrolet later this year, data plans will start at a mere $5 per month.

“Consumers are increasingly purchasing tablets and other devices that rely solely upon Wi-Fi to connect with the outside world,” said Justin Rambur, New Car Sales Manager, from Kupper Chevrolet. “By offering a 4G LTE connection and a Wi-Fi hot-spot within most 2015 models, CHEVROLET and OnStar are giving customers a bridge to the World Wide Web and beyond.”

The industry’s broadest deployment of 4G LTE
connectivity technology will enable owners of these vehicles to explore new features like a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot capable of pairing up to seven devices, including properly equipped laptop computers, tablets, smartphones, or video game consoles.

2015 Chevrolet models equipped with OnStar’s 4G LTE hardware will be bundled with three months or 3 gigabytes of complimentary data usage. After that, users will be able to choose from a wide array of affordable data plans to fit both their need and budget. Plans start at $5 for 200 megabytes of data monthly, enough to stream more than 6.5 hours of music or send more than 10,000 emails without attachments. Monthly plans span up to 50 gigabytes of data, which costs $50 a month.

Additionally, OnStar allows customers to purchase one-time data packages in two different sizes, or even bundle their in-car 4G LTE subscription with an existing AT&T Mobile Share Plan.

OnStar’s 4G LTE hardware will first be available on the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, but will ultimately be offered on 16 Chevrolet models by the end of 2014, including the 2015 Spark, the 2015 Sonic, the 2015 Cruze, the 2015 Volt, the 2015 Impala, the 2015 SS, the 2015 Trax, the 2015 Equinox, the 2015 Tahoe, the 2015 Suburban, the 2015 Colorado, and select 2015 Silverado and Silverado HD pickups.  

About OnStar LLCOnStar, LLC (OnStar) is a wholly owned subsidiary of GM Holdings LLC (“GM”). Along with its affiliate Shanghai OnStar Telematics Co. Ltd (a joint venture involving OnStar, Shanghai General Motors Co., Ltd (SGM) and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC)), OnStar serves more than 6.5 million subscribers in the U.S, Canada and China. OnStar is a provider of connected safety, security and mobility solutions and advanced information technology and is available on 39 GM branded 2013 model year vehicles. OnStar's key services include automatic crash response, stolen vehicle assistance, remote door unlock, turn-by-turn navigation, vehicle diagnostics and hands-free calling.

Chevrolet Silverado Most Awarded Pickup of 2014

Since its launch in mid-2013, the Chevrolet Silverado has been impressing Bismarck-Mandan residents and the critics alike. So much so, that fans and critics alike have given the 2014 Silverado more awards than any other pickup truck in the industry.

Both light- and heavy-duty models have taken no less than 14 awards for 2014, including the prestigious North American Truck of the Year Award presented by the North American International Auto Show.

More importantly – and possibly even more impressive – is the amount of awards that were awarded to Silverado as a direct result of the interest and admiration of potential Bismarck-Mandan buyers. These include the Edmunds.com Most Popular Vehicle award, which is given to the vehicle in each segment whose research pages are visited the most by Edmunds.com visitors.

Probably most impactful to Kupper Chevrolet's customers, and their wallets, is the various awards given to the Silverado for its low cost of ownership. Kelley Blue Book named the Silverado 1500 in the top ten vehicles in its Best Resale Value Awards across all segments, and the Silverado contributed to Vincentric naming Chevrolet the Best Value Truck Brand in America.

These awards are largely due to Silverado’s innovative technologies tailored to the way customers use full-size pickups, providing the power, efficiency, refinement and dependability they expect from their trucks, such as:

• EcoTec3 engines that provide class-leading V-8 fuel efficiency and towing capability, without the cost and complexity of turbocharging
• High-strength steel that makes the frames and cabs stronger and lighter, yet can take the pounding of towing, hauling and off-road operation, year after year
• The strategic use of aluminum alloys to reduce the weight of engines, front suspension components, hoods and other parts
• New interiors featuring ample storage, multiple power and USB connections and available high-wear cloth for bench or bucket seats
• Chevrolet MyLink, which provides powerful connectivity for work or family with simple, intuitive controls.

Silverado Drivers Benefit from 12.5 Million Miles of Durability Testing

BISMARCK, OCT. 28 – Each of the shiny new Silverados at Kupper Chevrolet benefited from 12.5 million miles of durability testing before the first Bismarck-Mandan-area customer ever received the keys.

From the scorching desert of Yuma, Ariz. to the sub-zero cold of Kapuskasing, Ontario, and the outdoor torture tests of General Motors’ Milford Proving Ground in Milford, Mich., the all-new full-size trucks completed more than 4 million miles of combined vehicle durability testing. In addition, a fleet of test vehicles racked up 8.2 million miles of real-world mileage.

Validation and durability testing pushed the trucks to their limits before they went into production in Silao, Mexico, Flint, Mich., and Fort Wayne, Ind. In many of the tests, the trucks are loaded to gross vehicle weight. While most Bismarck-Mandan-area customers do not drive fully loaded on a regular basis, these tests ensure the Silverado can withstand even the most demanding conditions.

"The 2014 Silverado is Chevrolet's strongest and most reliable truck yet,” said Bob Kupper, Owner of Kupper Chevrolet“The durability testing endured ensures the truck will continue to meet Bismarck-Mandan-area owners’ needs throughout its life."

The trucks proved their mettle by traversing the Belgian blocks, splashing though the off-road-simulating grit trough, climbing and descending a 30 percent grade and driving at high speeds.

Grit intrusion is a challenge for any Bismarck-Mandan-area off road vehicle. The grit trough test ensures the trucks have enough sealing to protect bearings and key suspension points, while a trip along the dust road helps determine all seals are functioning properly and that dust does not contaminate the bearings or other moving parts.

Some of the key durability improvements from the previous generation trucks include:

A frame formed from high-strength steel to ensure it will not crack, even when Bismarck-Mandan-area drivers load them to full capacity

New four-wheel-disc brake system with Duralife™ brake rotors offer up to double the service life, along with brake-tuning revisions that improve pedal feel for more confident braking performance on any driving surface.

Anti-chip coating on the lower body side for extra protection from stones or gravel